Purse (2017.03.001)

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Dublin Core

Title

Purse (2017.03.001)

Subject

Nebraska State Tuberculosis Hospital, Leather, Purse, Artifact, Lester Smith

Description

Light brown, leather flap purse. The purse is engraved and has floral designs on the top, front, and back, while the sides and bottom feature a diamond design. There is a short, silver link chain on the top of the purse and a twist lock clasp on the front flap. Inside there is darker leather and a single pocket on the back. The edges of the purse are sewn with leather cord edging.

Creator

Lester Smith

Contributor

Leatherwork done by Lester R. Smith (father of Russell Smith) while at the TB Hospital. SR

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Leather Purse

Citation

Lester Smith, “Purse (2017.03.001),” Museums and Material Culture (Fall 2023), accessed October 1, 2024, https://mail.unkpublichistory.reclaim.hosting/items/show/348.