PURSE
H1994.5
Metal framed purse. Black wool/ rayon texture, with three roses on each side of the purse, two roses are pink and red, the other on each side is yellow and orange. There are two handles on the purse one is made from metal and is oval links joined together. The second handle appears to be of decorative use, it is mother of pearl set on metal. The clasp which opens and closes the purse is in a triangular shape , is set with two diamonds and mother of pearl. Inside the bag, the material is royal blue in colour. No compartments inside the purse.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1994.5 |
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| Accession Date: | 12 Jan 1994 |
| Credit: | Neil Hursley |
Material
| Metal |
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| Textile |
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| Mother of Pearl/Shell |
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| Glass |
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| Rayon/Textile |
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Measurement
| length | 135mm |
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| width | 160mm |
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