TEXTILES

Object Name: Purse
Description: Brown lizard skin purse, silver filigree and decoration on front and silver clasp, four main compartments and central one with clasp. Pocket with flap on front has hand written, 'Frances E Ellison, 20 Seymour Road, Lisburn. 30.11.1902.' The leather lining is stamped 'Birmingham 1901'.
Materials: lizard skin : leather : silver
Catalogue Number: HOYFM.195.1969

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