Purse

Object number2013.118.17
Datec. 1900
MediumCotton/Silk
Credit LineGift of Jean Woods
DescriptionBrown crocheted covering with grey silk purse attached to inner bottom. Raised crocheted flower decoration on both sides, center. Eight crocheted toggles on bottom edge. Pull-tie closure on both pieces.Dimensions16 x 8.5 in. (40.6 x 21.6 cm)
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Historical NotesPart of a collection of clothing and accessories from donor Jean Woods' mother, Louise Irwin Woods and other family members including her great uncle and aunt Henrietta H. Ober and Everest D. Ober; her grandparents John Young Woods and his wife Myrtle Brinker Woods; and her great grandmother Margaret Eliza Grove (Irwin). All clothing is concentrated in the 1950s through 1970s with a few pieces from the early 1900s.
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Purse
c. 1900
Suit
Peggy Jennings
2007-2008
Purse
Leonilde Frieri Ruberto
c. 1976
Suit
Glenhaven Ltd.
c. 1955
Brassiere
Bien Jolie Brassiere
1916-1964
Dress
c. 1900
Purse
c. 1948
Tablecloth
Anna Cupka Dzur
Collage
Samuel Rosenberg
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