Miser's Purse (France), early 19th century (CH 18394375-2)
Summary
Pale violet silk purse ornamented with gold beads in zigzag and diamond pattern. Two engraved hexagonal rings control side opening; tassels at either end are of small gold beads ending in loops formed by larger gold beads.
Tags
Date
1800 - 1899
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
Public Domain