Change Purse, Beaded, Belonged to Elizabeth Hand

From Madison Historical Society

1830s (Date manufactured/created)

Metal, Glass Beads, Silk

Miniature glass-beaded purse of floral design lined with faded blue silk. The frame is metal with a spring release catch. Beads are set as initials that appear to be "EH" within a floral wreath design on one side. Condition: good, lining coming away from frame on one side and the hinged frame opening is rusty. Inside the purse there is a loose quartz arrow point, and an old note attesting to Elizabeth's ownership.  OL 3 1/2, OW 2 5/8".

Accession/ID Number 80.418

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Subjects

• Beadwork
• Coin purses