Purse
Date1700-1725
OriginEurope, France
MediumGlass Beads (Beadwork), Silk (Interior Lining), Silk Tape (Binding and Drawstring), Silk Thread (Construction)
DimensionsHeight: 4'; Diameter: 3 3/4".
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-38
DescriptionDrawstring pouch purse of four sections. Surface completely covered with small beads; white background with a different natural size flower on each panel in multicolored sable beadwork. Binding of gold colored silk. Gold colored flat silk tape drawstrings with beaded ends. Ivory colored silk lining. Both lining and exterior are gathered at the base. Construction History:
1. Originally Constructed between the years 1700-1725
2. 1954 (Ernest LaNano): Interior relined with new silk, repairs made to torn areas in light brown thread, particularly at base of purse.
