Collection Highlights
Novi Belgii Novaque Angliae Nec Non Partis Virginiae Tabula
Date:
After 1655
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.38
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
INV.776
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 6 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 15.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Brown leather purse (pocketbook) with metal frame on the two long edges only, when unfolded, each side has two compartments, and the top edge becomes a compartment lined with black silk.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
