Miser's purse
Category
Costume
Date
1850 - 1870
Materials
Crocheted cotton, cut steel, beading.
Measurements
190 x 65 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604880
Summary
A woman's miser-style purse, made from crocheted green and cream cotton in stripes. The two separate purses are linked with long green and cream cotton cords, onto which is attached a cut steel slider ring. Each purse is flapped, with one flap retaining the original cut steel and steel bead fringe, the other removed historically.
Provenance
Gift of Miss Ward