Pouch
Title

Pouch

Dateca. 1830-1860
Mediumbead, cloth
Object number00.182.82
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA micro-beaded blue satin draw-string purse with flower and leaves decoration and blue beads as fringe. Pouch, also known as a reticule or "indispensable". These small handbags became popular when the empire-style gowns made pockets impractical.
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