METAL WALNUT COIN PURSE

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Metal coin purse in the shape of a walnut. Exterior is white metal. Closes with a hinge and clasp lock. Interior has a gold wash and spring release coin holder. Top of the purse has a loop to attached to a ribbon or perhaps chatelaine.

Object name:

METAL WALNUT COIN PURSE

Made from:

metal

Date made:

1880-1915

Size:

1 ½” W x 2”H x 1 ½” D

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

2014.6.2

Class:

ACCESSORY

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973