Miser's purse

Identifier

http://dp.la/api/items/6f7475c03a252aa2f9c11d33d012ca1b

Title

Miser's purse

Date

early 19th century

Description

Research in Progress
Violet colored crocheted silk ornamented with gold beads in a flounce pattern. Two etched hexagonal gold rings control opening. Tassels at each end consist of gold and copper bands and silver disks.

Source

Smithsonian Institution

Relation

https://ids.si.edu/ids/deliveryService?id=CHSDM-55CB1FD08AD82-000001

References

http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID=chndm_1953-106-68&repo=DPLA

Citation

“Miser's purse,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed August 22, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/27817.

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