Miser’s Purse, ca. 1860 #walking-dress A beautifully worked silk ribbon

A beautifully worked silk ribbon

in New York

The lower tulle layer is likely missing

consistent with age and use

Miser’s Purse, ca. 1860 #walking-dress A beautifully worked silk ribbonVery beautiful purse from the middle of the 19th century. Crocheted in blue, red and yellow. Yellow metal ring. Decorated with tassels at the ends. Purses of this type were worn by both men and women. They were carried casually hanging from a belt or in the hand. But they were also often carried in a bag. They are also popularly known as miser's purses. They are so called because only small change could be kept in them. The small coins were put into