Purse

Identifier

http://dp.la/api/items/c9fb677977cadc05f36529563aebecde

Title

Purse

Date

early 19th century

Description

Research in Progress
Small purse of crocheted silk and gold thread in green, white, red and faded yellow in pattern of flower clusters. Green saw tooth border at top and bottom. Set into a gold frame at top with catch to close. Fine gold chain for carrying.

Source

Smithsonian Institution

Relation

https://ids.si.edu/ids/deliveryService?id=CHSDM-107288_01-000001

References

http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID=chndm_1953-106-4&repo=DPLA

Citation

“Purse,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed June 9, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/28318.

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