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Envelope eyeglass case
Envelope eyeglass case

Envelope eyeglass case

1830–50
Object PlaceEurope (Western)
Medium/TechniqueGlass beads on cotton knit, silk plain-weave lining, gilt metal closure and ornaments; beadwork
Dimensions15 x 10 x 1 cm (5 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.1184
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ClassificationsCostumes
Purse
1800–40
Knitted and beaded drawstring bag
first half of 19th century
a) Bag and b) Purse
early 19th century
"Miser's" purse
early 19th century
"Miser's" purse
early 19th century
Group shot: 41.866, 41.869, 41.875, 41.878
early 19th century
"Miser's" purse
early 19th century
Crocheted purse
19th century
Purse
1800–40