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PURSE, EVENING, SILVER

c. 1900
Overview

Rectangular silver plated evening purse with pink watered silk lining in three compartments. Silver plated clip. Chain handle of purse has a 'finger ring' at the centre. Fin-de-siécle pattern of asymmetrical curving lines on both sides of the purse.

Historical information

The 'finger ring' was sometimes used to attach the evening purse to the costume belt.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1985.1909
Item type
Objects
Material
Silk
Width
70 mm
Height or length
130 mm
Inscriptions and markings

EPNS

'Electro Plated Nickle Silver'

Keywords
COSTUME ACCESSORIES
Silverware
ARIS (nee Doggett) Doxie W
Personal Items
COSTUME ACCESSORIES
Photographed 2023
Year
c. 1900
Statement of significance

historical - social history. Example of costume accessory of the period.

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
94
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