Miser's purse

Identifier

http://dp.la/api/items/a4c6423caa97e192bf33f909b40c661c

Title

Miser's purse

Date

early 19th century

Description

Research in Progress
Crocheted maroon silk decorated with bands of gold beads in stylized patterns. Two gold rings, with floral patterns in relief, control the side opening. Gold pendant at each end.

Source

Smithsonian Institution

Relation

https://ids.si.edu/ids/deliveryService?id=CHSDM-107295_01-000001

References

http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID=chndm_1953-106-46&repo=DPLA

Citation

“Miser's purse,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed August 13, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/28118.

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