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Miser's Purse
This is a Miser's purse. It is dated 1810–30 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk, metal and its technique is netting. It is a part of the Textiles department.
Miser’s purses were used by men and women to carry coins and other small objects. The metal rings slide to the side to reveal a slit which gives access to the contents inside.
This object was
donated by
Mrs. Albert Blum.
It is credited Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum.
Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 3.2 × 24.1 cm (1 1/4 in. × 9 1/2 in.)
Cite this object as
Miser's Purse; silk, metal; H x W x D: 3.2 × 24.1 cm (1 1/4 in. × 9 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum; 1953-106-57
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Paisley.
