PURSE, evening, metal chain mesh, with lock of hair
H1994.215
Chain mesh evening purse with single mesh fringe along base. The metal top frame is hinged at each side for opening and is sealed with a metal twist knob clasp featuring two blue glass stones. Inside the purse is a roughly torn section of sheeting which is folded around a wad of brown hair.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1994.215 |
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| Accession Date: | 11 Aug 1994 |
| Credit: | Mrs Vicki Metaxakis |
Material
| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| human/Hair | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| depth | 18.8cm |
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| width | 190mm |
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| height | 13mm |
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