Purse : 89.24.003 A-C

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

89.24.003 A—C

Accession#:

89.24

Credit Line:

Donated by Mamie and Marcus Jensen.

Object Name:

Purse

Title:

Beaded Evening Purse

Date:

1910

Description:

Tiny gold, silver, and pearl seed beads form floral design (appears to be iris) on sides of bag; silver bead fringe across bottom. Gold taffeta lining shows wear with splitting. Bag contains:
B — small gold coin purse, and
C — round mirror.
Metal frame opening has embossed feather design.

Notes:

Used by Mamie Feusi Jensen or sister, Elizabeth.

People:

Jensen, Mamie Fuesi
Feusi, Elizabeth

Search Terms:

Personal Belonging
Clothing
Textile
Ball

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Beaded Evening Purse

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