PURSE
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Mesh is woven is a circular design. On front is a medallion with monogram MMP. Front of the frame has an elaborate art nouveau design with two exotic birds on either side of a plain medallion. Coarse links in handle.
- Object name:
- PURSE
- Made from:
- Silver
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 16.5 × 12.7 cm (6 1/2 × 5 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 49.20
- Class:
- ACCESSORY
- Signature marks:
- MARK; INSCRIPTION frame engraved: Marjorie M. Post, marked Sterling
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973