by Kathy Gunderson | Jun 27, 2022
← Museum Miniature Egg-Shaped Purse Description Miniature egg-shaped brass purse with enamel. Either for a child or a doll, it's only 1.75" across. Sometimes these eggs were fitting for a thimble or sewing tools. Collection of Arlene Rabin Details Date: 1900s...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Apr 1, 2018
← Museum Beaded Kitten Purse A sweet 1920s child's purse. Collection of Jennifer Whitehair Details Date: 1920's Materials: Beaded Provenance: United States Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: Unknown Dimensions: 3 x 8 inches tall (with strap), 4.5 inches tall (w/o...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Sep 14, 2016
← Museum Child’s Felt Flapper A 1920s child's purse. There are several variations of this purse including this one in a winter coat, one in a Girl Scout's uniform and one in a dress. Details Date: 1920's Materials: Felt Provenance: Unknown Designer/Maker:...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Nov 12, 2015
← Museum Black Cat Velvet Purse This black cat velvet purse is possibly a child's novelty purse. There is a mirror inside. Collection of Carlann Matz Details Date: 1920's Materials: Velvet, metal Provenance: Unknown Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: None Dimensions: 5...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Mar 3, 2015
← Museum Green Child’s Purse 1930s American child's purse. It came with a card identifying it as a "Fiffie Doggie Kiddie Bag." A plastic dog connected to a chain carried by a clown decorates the front. Made from leather covered card. Collection of Paula Higgins...
