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Enameled metal mesh purse
Whiting & Davis Co., 1928, Gift of Hilda Lease Jay (1999.979)
Beaded purse
Maker unknown, ca. 1900, Gift of Marjorie Siegel (1986.114)
Woven metal and plastic box purse
Dorset-Rex, ca. 1955, Gift of Junia Lee Davis Campbell (2003.283)
Clutch crazy-quilt motif purse of silk satin and other fabrics with rhinestones, applique, and embroidery
Judith Leiber, circa 1989. Gift of Anne H. Bass (1992.58 A-F)
Knitted beaded purse
Maker unknown, ca. 1920, Gift of Mrs. Agnes McNutt Kricker (1954.378)
Silk and cotton velvet purse with steel beads
Maker unknown, ca. 1860, Gift of Rita Lucien (19.699)
Cowhide and fur purse
Maker unknown, 1950s-1960s, Gift of Harry Downs (1988.133)
Snakeskin purse with lapis and jade
Judith Lieber, ca. 1988, Gift of Anne H. Bass (1990.51)
Woven steel-bead purse on plastic frame
Maker unknown, early 20th century, Found in Collection (2008.170)
