Miser's purse
Category
Costume
Date
1850 - 1870
Materials
Crocheted cotton, brass.
Measurements
260 x 75 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604881
Summary
A woman's miser-style purse, made from crocheted black cotton. The two separate purses are linked with long cotton cords, onto which is attached a brass ring and chain handle. The ends of both purses are decorated with eight brass pendants each, intact.
Provenance
Gift of Miss Ward