Purse, Change
Object number2010.27.31
OriginUniontown, PA
OriginBaltimore, MD
Mediumsilver; leather
Credit LineGift of Jean Crawford
DescriptionSilver and leather change purse. Silver flap attached to black leather bag. Embossed images of ancient coins on flap. Twist closure. Paper card inside top of flap with clear plastic cover.Dimensions2.75 x 1 x 1.125 in. (7 x 2.5 x 2.9 cm)InscriptionsPaper card inside top of flap has text "If You Want The Best / Correct Clothes / FOR GENTLEMEN / See That They Bear / This Label [image of a label: (eligible business name in cursive) / Wholesale Drapers / COPYRIGHTED (eligible date)"] / On Sale At TAILORED IN BALTIMORE, MD. / MAX BAUM & SON, / CLOTHIERS, Uniontown, Pa."
Historical NotesChange purse belonging to Sol Michael, who spent time serving as member of the Signal Corps in North Africa during WWII.
Related institution
Max Baum and Son
Previous owner
Sol J. Michael
Related institution
United States Army Signal Corps
On View
Not on view
1943
c. 1948
1945-1950
1941-1945
