Miser's purse
Identifier
http://dp.la/api/items/67a6a0187b4fae08e72dae7fd410da87
Title
Miser's purse
Date
early 19th century
Description
Research in Progress
Crocheted dark blue silk ornamented with bands of cut steel beads running lengthwise. One faceted steel band controls side closure. Cut steel bead tassels at each end.
Source
Smithsonian Institution
Relation
References
http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID=chndm_1953-106-51&repo=DPLA
Collection
Citation
“Miser's purse,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed August 17, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/27770.
Added by Rebecca Keyel
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