PURSE
Creator(s): Henry Matthews (Silversmith)
Currently in storage
About this object
The satchel shaped purse has a repousse design with leaves and flowers around the edge and a chain handle. It is lined with green ribbed material and with compartments for coins.
- Object name:
- PURSE
- Made from:
- Silver -- fabric
- Made in:
- Birmingham, England
- Date made:
- 1900
- Size:
- 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 49.19
- Class:
- ACCESSORY
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION; MARK Marks: Lion passant (sterling fineness); Anchor (Birmingham Assay office); Date letter a in script (for 1900); H M (maker H. Mathews); Inscribed on front: Mrs C.G Brown
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973