purse

Object NameBeaded and Mirrored Purse

Made FromFabric, Glass, Mirrors

Dateabout 1950

SizeOverall H: 22.8 cm, W: 34.1 cm, D: 8.7 cm

Accession Number2008.6.5

Credit LineGift of Phyllis Martin (Mrs. John H.)

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Place Made

probably India

Physical DescriptionFabric, opaque white beads, mirrors. Black purse with tiny circular mirrors surrounded by red stitching and groups of 4 white beads in each "corner" around the mirrors. Red and black drawstring ties near top of purse.
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