Miser's purse
Identifier
http://dp.la/api/items/de4c30490100948d9352fad9a26c2ca7
Title
Miser's purse
Date
early 19th century
Description
Research in Progress
Crocheted maroon silk evenly ornamented with cut steel beads; opening at side controlled by two octagonal cut steel rings. Four lined tassels of steel beads at each end.
Source
Smithsonian Institution
Relation
References
http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID=chndm_1953-106-53&repo=DPLA
Collection
Citation
“Miser's purse,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed August 3, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/28443.
Added by Rebecca Keyel
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