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

Object number1953.25.1

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.

NotesHistorical Note: Leverett Brainard (1843-1902) and Mary Jerusha Bulkeley (1843-1921) were married 29 November 1865.

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