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Purse

1800-1900
Place madeUnited States, North America
Silk, gold
Overall: 4 5/8 x 8 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 11.7 x 21.9 x 1.3 cm )
INV.11315a
DescriptionFlat horizontal rectangular silk blue purse (pocketbook) embroidered in gold thread, top flap slightly curved with two closure ties attached at center; floral design and monogram on front, floral pattern and Masonic symbol of compass and square with pick and spade on back, opens to single pocket lined with white silk containing silk Puerto Rican flag and Press ribbon; couch, satin and outline stitches.
Markingsembroidered: center of top flap front: "B"
ClassificationsPERSONAL ACCESSORIES
Purse: embroidered
1830-1850
1942.462
Fraternal apron
Charles Backus King
ca. 1819
1961.16
Fraternal apron and sash
Robert R. Livingston
1780-1800
1951.523ab
Sampler
Harriot Grace Hunter
early 19th century
1937.339
Sampler
Eliza Sproul
1833
1961.19
Needlework picture
1800-1820
1946.88
Embroidered picture
Joanna De Peyster Kuypers Van Zandt
1798
1913.23
Fraternal apron
John Blake
ca. 1770
1937.317
Sampler
1826
1941.385
Pocket ledger w/compartment
1840-1880
INV.11417
Sampler
Catharine Baker
1796
1940.70