by Kathy Gunderson | Oct 3, 2023
← Museum Monkeys & Dragon Japanese Embroidered Purse Description This purse is Japanese, Meiji period, about 1880’s. It measures 6 x 9 inches (without chain). The body of the purse is embroidery, done in silk. Built-up satin stitch combined with French knots...
by Kathy Gunderson | Jun 27, 2022
← Museum Japanese Meiji era Tobacco Purse Description Japanese Meiji era tobacco purse with ivory and silver manju. Silver dragon clasp. Purse is beaded. C.1880. from the collection of Arlene Rabin Details Date: 1880 Materials: Textile, Beaded Provenance: Japan...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Jul 5, 2016
← Museum Japonisme Sterling Silver Chatelaine This purse is part of a chatelaine. The purse and the chatelaine are Japanese. The other pieces (monkey, peanut) are British and American, inspired by Japanese art and culture. Collection of Jennifer Whitehair Details...
by Jennifer Whitehair | May 22, 2015
← Museum Japanese Velvet Purse A velvet and beaded purse made in Japan and sent by my dad to my mom when he was in the Korean War 1955. Collection of Kathy Gunderson Details Date: 1950s Materials: Velvet purse Provenance/Origin: Japan Designer/Maker: TORII Markings:...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Apr 4, 2015
← Museum Enamel Floral Japanese Compact A cloisonne enamel compact from Japan with flowers on the front and back. Collection of Carlann Matz Details Date: Unknown Materials: Metal Provenance/Origin: Japan Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: Unknown Dimensions: Unknown ←...
