Miser's purse
Unknown Maker
Crocheted miser's purse in dark brown silk with small gold colored beads. Two bars at the top with bell-shaped mother-of-pearl ends. Gold ring with open-work design to open and close. Bell-shaped mother-of-pearl drop at the bottom.
Credit: Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum
early 19th century
Medium: silk, metal Technique: beaded crochet
1953-106-1
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