Miser's purse
Category
Costume
Date
1850 - 1860
Materials
Knitted silk, beading, brass.
Measurements
300 x 70 x 20 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604903
Summary
A woman's miser's purse made from cream knitted silk. The purse has two separate knitted compartments with a crocheted mid-section, decorated with gold rocaille beads and with a looped fringe at each end. The purse closes with two brass slider rings in the centre.
Provenance
Gift of Miss Ward