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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Purse
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Purse

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureUnknown
Date1850-1899
MediumMetal | Silk | Paper
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 x 3 5/8 in. (6 x 9.2 cm)
InscribedEngraved on front with bridge and castle and initialed "M.P." (Mary Payne).
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jack Fairchild
Object number67.76.2
Not on view
DescriptionSmall engraved rectangular purse with hinged clasp, and fitted with a coral taffetta lining, having card, handkerchief and change spaces. Engraved on front with bridge and castle. White metal.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Pryor Manufacturing Co., Inc.
ca. 1917
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Pryor Manufacturing Co., Inc.
ca. 1915
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
ca. 1900
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Unknown
1800-1850
Medal
1892
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
Post Classic Period
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
late 19th century