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METAL AND CHAIN PURSE

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Metal purse made of kiss lock handle with mask and scrolling whiplash beard on both sides. The body of the purse is made of metal chain with eight hanging spheres from the bottom. The top has a loop in loop chain meeting at the center with a large metal circle for hanging.

Object name:
METAL AND CHAIN PURSE
Made from:
metal
Date made:
1890-1910
Size:
9 5/8” L x 4 ½” W

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2014.6.6
Class:
ACCESSORY
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973