Miser's purse, Medium: silk, metal beads Technique: metal beads sewn to white silk machine-made net using running stitch., Netted white silk ornamented with cut steel beads in small star and anchor motifs and a larger triple zigzag pattern. Two faceted steel rings control side closing; small cut steel drops at each end., France, 1815–40, costume & accessories, Miser's purse

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