Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
95.34.016
Accession#:
95.34
Credit Line:
Donated by the Warwick Estate.
Object Name:
Purse
Title:
Lady's Black Wool Purse w/ Metal & Clear Plastic Clasp
Date:
1950
Description:
Lady's black wool purse with 17 inch wool handle looped through gold rings at sides. Wool fabric, of purse, gathered into metal hinged frame, also covered in wool. Side seams piped with black ribbed fabric. Lining is rayon satin with 2 pockets on back side, 1 zippered, 1 pocket on front. Clasp composed of clear plastic wedge set into piece of gold metal with scalloped top, front and back. Small wool loop tucked into frame at center front of purse.
Inscription: "Mel—Ton" stamped on inside pocket in gold ink
Inscription: "Mel—Ton" stamped on inside pocket in gold ink
Notes:
See 95.34.001
Search Terms:
Textile
Clothing
Personal Belonging
Clothing
Personal Belonging
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