Purse
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Leverett Brainard
(American, 1843 - 1902)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mary Jerusha Bulkeley
(American, 1843 - 1921)
Textile MakerPossibly made by
Mohawk People
(Native American)
Textile MakerPossibly made by
Iroquois People
(Native American)
Dateabout 1855
MediumSilk, glass beads, paper, and cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 1/8 x 5in. (7.9 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Newton C. Brainard
DescriptionBurgundy red velvet fold-over purse with scalloped edges, worked with clear glass beads over paper templates (in a floral design). The outer edges are bound with pale gray silk ribbon, headed by a double row of clear beads, and edged with larger clear beads in a scalloped pattern. The purse is lined with silk, shot in two different shades of blue. One side has a pocket of the silk, which is gathered on a cord across the opening. The purse is interlined with plain cotton and probably paper.
Object number1953.25.1
NotesHistorical Note: Leverett Brainard (1843-1902) and Mary Jerusha Bulkeley (1843-1921) were married 29 November 1865.On View
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