Miser's purse

Unknown1830–60

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

An open mesh formed of small opalescent beads with a turquoise bead at each intersection and turquoise beads outlining the side opening. Two floral patterned gold rings control slit opening. Twisted gold and cut metal beads form tassels at either end.

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Title: Miser's purse
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1830–60
Type: Miser's purse
Rights: Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum
Medium: Medium: silk yarn, glass beads Technique: bead-linked mesh
Exhibitions: Purses/Pouches/Pockets, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 12/6/88-3/5/89
Dimensions: L: 31 cm (12 3/16 in.)

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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