Miser's purse
Identifier
http://dp.la/api/items/7b72e2526b9fb14b679beeb4c092f833
Title
Miser's purse
Date
1810–30
Description
Research in Progress
Netted black silk with areas of red, blue and tan crochet. The red crochet is outlined with gold beads to form uniform butterfly shapes which are further decorated with iridescent dark blue beads. A zigzag pattern of blue and tan crochet, connected by gold beads, runs lengthwise. Two gold rings control side opening; gold tassels at each end.
Source
Smithsonian Institution
Collection
Citation
“Miser's purse,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed May 10, 2024, http://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/27890.
Added by Rebecca Keyel
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