Miser’s Purse, ca. 1860 #walking-dress The shoes are lined with

The shoes are lined with leather and linen

The lower tulle layer is likely missing

both as a cover and around the edge

Excellent condition

Bust: approx

Miser’s Purse, ca. 1860 #walking-dress The shoes are lined withVery 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