Title

Sami Pocket Purse: Folk Dress

Creation Date

1880 – 1899

Count

1

Description

A felt pocket purse, or carrying pouch, with red felt trim, a beige felt front with felt appliques of round, heart-shaped, and diamond shapes in red, green, yellow and beige with contrast stitching, wide soft yellow and green felt fringe at the two bottom corners.  Has a matte red ribbon strap.  Green felt back.  Worn as part of a women's traditional Sami, or Saami, or Sapmi, folk dress, or folk drakt, outfit.  Unattributed.