Purse
1966.1.353
from the collection of
Creation Date
1931 – 1955Materials
Dimensions
11.43 cm. W x 19.050 cm. L Item (Overall)
Measurements are from the purse in an unfolded position.
Description
"The rectangular evening purse measures 3 3/4 inches by 4 3/4 inches. It is solidly beaded on both sides in bright reds, yellows, white, blues, green, black and lavender, worked into a floral design. This is a Chippewa (Ojibwa) party purse made expressly for me (Cleora Helbing). I carried it to parties for many years while I worked in the Indian Service."Related People and Organizations
Helbing, Cleora
Helbing, Geneva