Miser's Purse (France), early 19th century (CH 18394269-2)
Summary
One side in green crocheted silk with cut steel beads; the other in brown silk ornamented with gold beads. The side opening is controlled by two rings, one of cut steel, the other of gold. A cut steel tassel is attached to the green silk end while an ornamental gold drop decorates the brown end.
Tags
Date
1800 - 1899
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
Public Domain