Purse

From Sharon Historical Society

01/01/???? (Earliest/Latest dates)

Cloth, Brass, Bead

Beaded handbag with brass closure and chain. The bead design is a stylized urn with flowers. Same on both sides of the back. Gold and blue bead fringe on the bottom. The Interior is lined with tan satin and has 2 pockets. In one pocket is a 3" x 2.25" mirror backed with satin and with a small pocket attached to back. Inside the other pocket is a tiny satin purse with single snap closure. The handbag lies inside a satin-lined box (1997.13.02).
History: From the last owner of Hiddenhurst.
Materials: cloth, brass, bead
Width: 6", Length: 9"
Condition: Excellent
Date of Origin: 20th Century
Donor: Margaret Quinn
Year of donation: 1997

Accession/ID Number 1997.13.01 A-C