Velvet beaded pouch

Accessories

Inventory number
2021.1.18.11.AC.BG.C1850.US
Description
Dark purple velvet purse decorated with cut steel beads dotted embroideries on both sides and tiny crosses. It is adorned at the bottom with the same beads hoop fringe with dark brown glass beads in the center, and closes at the top, with a small purple rope with beaded endings. Lined inside with purple silk.
Materials
Velvet
Silk
Metal beads
Glass beads
Origin
circa 1850 United States
Dimensions
Length : 14.5 cm
Height : 18 cm