Purse with fold-over horn or bone button closure; attached fabric handle; lined with dark brown glazed cotton fabric that is used to form a center divider with a small pocket; wooden insert at bottom. Entirely hand sewn. Exterior fabric and handle made of hand-woven wool fabric similar to rugs. The fold-over closure is edged with green wool seat tape. Predominant colors (exterior) are red, green, blue, and white.
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Shaker Museum Purse. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=20291. Accessed on September 29, 2024
