Purse
Date1660-1680
OriginEurope, Italy
MediumSilk velvet (dark red), silver metallic cord (Embroidery), White Kid Leather (Lining), Silk Braid (Drawstring), Wood (Interior Structure of Tassels), Metal (Large Spangle at center of design at purse bottom)
DimensionsHeight: 3 1/2"; Diameter at Base: 3 5/8".
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-162
DescriptionGaming Purse, typically used in the 17th century to hold coins or tokens at the gaming table. Circular flat-bottomed bag of dark red velvet embroidered with conventionalized flowers in silver bullion thread. Drawstrings of yellow silk braid ending in two tassels (Tassels have wooden center on opposite sides of purse). Interior lining of white kid.Construction History:
1. 1600-1680: Initial construction
2. January 19, 1954: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano for Margaret Hunter Shop.
