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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