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

Purse

Manufacturer Pryor Manufacturing Co., Inc. (American)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1917

MediumSilver | Silk

DimensionsOverall: 4 x 3 1/4 in. (10.2 x 8.3 cm)

InscribedMarked "Sterling 1230". "M.P.B." in a script monogram.

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jack Fairchild

Object number67.76.3

On View

Not on view

DescriptionRectangular purse with oval and long link chain handle. Engraved scrolling leaves and petalled blossoms. Monogram refers to Mary Payne Baldwin (Mrs. W. Ludwell Baldwin), mother of the donor. Lined with grey taffeta; has center coin purse.

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