Mother of Pearl Coin Purse

Scope and content:

One small coin purse. Outer covering is mother of pearl with metal frame and clasp, interior is canvas. 2x3x1 inches. Good condition; small piece of metal decoration missing, slight chip and cracking of the mother of pearl on the back side. "Souvenir" is engraved on metal piece in front, interior canvas is rose colored. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692262/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692390/. From Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 1. Mss. 39.1J47.A02

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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