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Beaded purse

Accessories
Inventory number
2013.1.5.2.AC.BG.C1840.US
Description
Pouch entirely embroidered with glass beads, repeating the same pattern on both sides of the bag. It depicts two houses, surronded by trees on the upper part. The bottom also represents houses, but smaller. It closes at the top with a rope, and is adorned with fringes of blue glass beads at the bottom. The bag comes with two green straps, probably to hold it. 
Materials
Silk
Glass beads
Origin
circa 1840 United States
Dimensions
Length : 14.5 cm
Height : 21.5 cm