Miser's purse, Medium: silk, glass and metal beads Technique: beaded knitting, crossed stockinette stitch, Initialed 'AC' and 'JC'; a base of cream-colored knitted silk is solidly covered with minute opalescent beads; it is further ornamented with gold and cut steel beads in a stylized leaf pattern and a pattern of small rosettes. Two gold rings control side opening; small gold drops at either end., France, 1810–40, costume & accessories, Miser's purse

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