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Title |
Coin Purse, c. 1840-1860 |
Object Name |
Purse, Change |
Description |
Coin Purse, c. 1840-1860. Mother of pearl coin purse with a metal work design on the front, red leather on the outside edges, and red silk interior partitions. There is a metal latch on the top front for easy open and close and more red leather on the bottom to act as a type of hinge for when purse is open. The leather that can be seen is discolored and fraying from age and use. |
Date |
mid-19th century |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Medium |
Metal/Leather/Silk |
Catalog Number |
1998.145 |
Dimensions |
H-2.125 W-2.575 D-0.375 inches |
Dimension Details |
closed |
Collection |
3D - Personal Gear |
Inscription Text |
none |
Notes |
"A purse or pouch (from the Latin bursa, which in turn is from the Greek ß??sa, býrsa, oxhide[1]), sometimes called coin purse for clarity, is a small money bag or pouch, made for carrying coins. In most Commonwealth countries it is known simply as a purse, while "purse" in the United States usually refers to a handbag. "Purse" can also be a synonym to bursary (which has the same origin), i.e. a monetary prize in a competition.[1] In recent times a coin purse can also be transposed as a phone wallet replacing coins for a modern alternative, the mobile phone." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coin_purse |
Search Terms |
Fashion Accessories Victorian |
Subjects |
Purses Coins |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Eleanor Van Scherpe |