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Purse (Miser)mid-19th century

Not on view
Double-ended beaded purse in tan mesh with black faceted bead scrollwork, dark metal bands at center, and looped bead fringe along the bottom edge

Unknown, Purse (Miser), mid-19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mrs. Lottie Pottle Clark Bequest, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Purse (Miser)
Place Made
United States or England
Date Made
mid-19th century
Medium
Steel beads and metal
Dimensions
12 × 2 1/4 in. (30.48 × 5.72 cm)
Credit Line
Mrs. Lottie Pottle Clark Bequest
Accession Number
34.2.23
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles