Sewing Purse

Item — Container: Box 2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Greenish-tan fabric purse with two sections and green accordian pleats.

3 1/2" X 3 1/2" when folded. 13 1/2" X 3 1/2" when open.

Contains two rectangluar pieces of tan fabric with one 1 1/8" fine needle and two small scraps of tan material (pngee silk).

One single and one double flap for folding over.

Mid. 19th Century.

(Description from index card.)

Dates

2018

Extent

From the Collection: 61 Linear Feet (Many items are not housed in boxes - they are displayed on the shelves in the collection room. All other items are housed in boxes. Box 30 is oversized.) : Many are in good condition, with a few that need careful handling. There are a few heavy items and glass objects so care should be taken with them. Many of the clothes are in good condition but due to their age, they should be handled gently.