Coin Purse or Needle Case
Textile MakerMade by
Northeastern Woodlands People
(Native American)
Dateabout 1825-1875
MediumHand-stitched silk, wool/cotton, glazed cotton, glass beads, paper, brass hook and eye
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (6.4 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Georgie B. Lee and Jessica Baldwin
Object number1958.62.5
DescriptionEnvelope-shaped purse with a pointed flap that closes with a brass hook and eye. The purse is made of red wool/cotton fabric, worked with clear and dark green glass beads to make a leaf motif. White beads in two rows outline the contours of the purse. Pink silk binding finishes the edges. The purse is lined with pink glazed cotton, and it is interlined with blue paper.
Status
Not on view
