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Coin Purse - Silver Fabric, circa 1930-1939
Reg. No: SH 890176
- Summary:
- Small coin purse of silver fabric, made circa 1930-1939. Found in small downstairs storeroom at Simpson's Glove Factory, Richmond, 1989. This purse is a poignant reminder of a time when every penny counted.
- Description:
- Small purse made from silver fabric, lined with pale tan suede. Gold frame with square knob catch. Gold piping along seams on outside.
- Acquisition Information:
- Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Alistair Mitchell, 1989
- Acknowledgement:
- Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 6.00 cm (Height), 9.00 cm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing accessories, great depression 1929-1939, trades, women s clothing accessories |
| Themes this item is part of: | Simpson's Gloves Collection, Clothing & Textiles Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection |
| On Display at: | Melbourne Museum |
| Primary Classification: | MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY |
| Secondary Classification: | Clothing Accessories |
| Tertiary Classification: | sample products |
| Place & Date Used: | Richmond North, Victoria, Australia, 1930-1939 |
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