PURSE HANDLE AND SILK LINING
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Circular peach silk purse lining with pockets on the interior of the bag (one on either side). A semi attached raised peach gimp would have outlined the interior of the top opening. A rounded metal purse handle, 6 ¼” W x 3 ½” H x ¾” D (when closed as far as possible), with raised floral and leaf motifs on the front back. The bottom edge of both the front and back of the handle has a scalloped edge with each individual scallop being pierced with a singular small hole. The front also features an embellished circular hoop dangling from a loop to create a pull. The top of the handle has a repeating geometric pattern. A fixed floral pin is at the center of the top and on either side of pull, two inches down, are stylized floral loops for a chain. The handle closes with a push / pull clasp. French made. Inside stamped “MRS Co.” “Pat. APL’D FOR”
- Object name:
- PURSE HANDLE AND SILK LINING
- Made from:
- metal --silk
- Made in:
- France
- Date made:
- 1900-1915
- Size:
- 7 ¾” W., 7 ¾” H.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 2014.10.14
- Signature marks:
- STAMP “MRS Co.” “Pat. APL’D FOR”
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973