Woman's Purse
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Elizabeth Blakelock
Clothing MakerMade by
Jeannie Bouchever
Date1979-1981
MediumHandle (.1): Maple wood, brass hinge, cotton/polyester fabric, and plastic buttons.
Cover One (.2): Cotton and ferrous metal button.
Cover Two (.3): Wool and cotton.
Cover Three (.4): Cotton/polyester.
Cover Four (.5): Wool and cotton.
DimensionsComponent (handle length x width): 10 5/8 x 10in. (27 x 25.4cm)
Component (cover 1: length x width): 9 1/4 x 12in. (9 1/4in., 30.5cm)
Component (covers 2,3 and 4: length x width): 8 1/2 x 10 1/2in. (21.6 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Blacklock
Object number2002.111.0.1-.5
DescriptionBermuda bag with four different covers. The maple handles (.1) are stapled to a white fabric bag, which acts as a lining to the different covers. Four white shank buttons are stitched to each side along the base of the handle. The covers then button on as desired. Cover one (.2) is twill-woven khaki. One side has a pocket, with two sections divided for pencils and one section covered with a buttoned flap. The button is gold-tone metal with a design of an anchor. The piping around the edges is covered with self-fabric. Cover two (.3) is gray wool, lined with blue and white gingham. The piping is covered with gray cotton. Cover three (.4) is dark blue cotton-polyester fabric with a contrasting green piping. The lining is plain, white cotton. Cover four (.5) is red twill-woven wool, with red cotton piping. It is lined with a floral calico on a dark blue ground.
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