Miser's purse
Identifier
http://dp.la/api/items/6be27eb00aa8409941a4eb069835c656
Title
Miser's purse
Date
early 19th century
Description
Research in Progress
Purse or long sac of crocheted dark green silk, ornamented evenly with gold beads; opening at side controlled by two rings. Small round gold drop at each end.
Source
Smithsonian Institution
Relation
References
http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID=chndm_1953-106-45&repo=DPLA
Collection
Citation
“Miser's purse,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed August 19, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/27791.
Added by Rebecca Keyel
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