Coin Purse
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1850-1925
MediumHand-stitched with glass beads, metal frame and what appears to be an animal skin lining
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 3 3/4 x 3 1/4in. (9.5 x 8.3cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionSmall coin purse with a ground of blue beads and decorative motives in pink and red beads. The purse has a rounded bottom with a medallion design in deep red beads. The beads were woven together in a peyote stitch, and the purse is lined. The top is attached to a gold-colored metal frame that has a stamped decorative pattern. Push clasp on top. A button of blue beads was stitched to the bottom of the purse. The lining appears to be an animal skin.
Object number2003.218.0
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewlate 1800s
mid 1800s
1875-1925
Mid 19th century
about 1825-1875
mid 1800s
mid 1800s
mid 19th century
about 1850-1900
about 1855
about 1838-1850