Miser's purse, Medium: metal beads, silk Technique: metal beads sewn on to machine-made net using running and back stitches, Netted white silk ornamented with gold and cut steel beads, on one side only, in a zigzag and stylized floral pattern. One ring of cut steel rimmed in gold controls side opening. At one end a fringe of gold and steel beads; at the other, a tassel of twisted gold and steel beads., France, 1830–60, costume & accessories, Miser's purse

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