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PURSE

Creator(s): Henry Matthews (Silversmith)

Currently in storage


About this object

The satchel shaped purse has a repousse design with leaves and flowers around the edge and a chain handle. It is lined with green ribbed material and with compartments for coins.

Object name:
PURSE
Made from:
Silver -- fabric
Made in:
Birmingham, England
Date made:
1900
Size:
9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
49.19
Class:
ACCESSORY
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION; MARK Marks: Lion passant (sterling fineness); Anchor (Birmingham Assay office); Date letter a in script (for 1900); H M (maker H. Mathews); Inscribed on front: Mrs C.G Brown
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973