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History & Notes: Donor stated that the purse, including the metal ring, was made in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Description: Beaded elliptical shaped miser's purse with sliding metal ring closure. Blue and white beads with a rose flower motif on both ends. A 1/2" inch slit in center allows access to purse. Silver ring rests in center to close pouch.
Object Number: 1923.028.0001
Object: purse, change
Category: Purses
Circa: 1890
Materials: beads, metal, thread
Donor: Mrs. John Hansen
Description: Beaded elliptical shaped miser's purse with sliding metal ring closure. Blue and white beads with a rose flower motif on both ends. A 1/2" inch slit in center allows access to purse. Silver ring rests in center to close pouch.
Object Number: 1923.028.0001
Object: purse, change
Category: Purses
Circa: 1890
Materials: beads, metal, thread
Donor: Mrs. John Hansen
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