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  • AB 799 Sensu (front)
  • AB 83-8 Uchiwa
  • AB 1106 c Yatate
  • AB 990b Necklace
  • AB 69-4 Wagasa
  • AB 456 Purse
  • AB 67-26 Tenugui
  • AB 86-4 Hat (side)
  • 2009.195.1 Key Chain (front)
  • 2009.113.1 a-c Hairpin & Box
  • 2009.110.1 a-d Hair Accessory Set
  • AB 1006 Sensu (open)
  • AB 66-16 Wagasa
  • AB 55-36 Purse (closed)
  • AB XX 81 Wagasa
  • AB 56-30 b Wagasa (open)
  • AB 76-85 Purse
  • 2013.XX.9 Sensu (open)
  • AB 890 Sensu (front)
  • AB 76-110 Sensu
What is it?
Purse
What is it made of?
Wool/Silk/Metal
Where is it from?
Japan
When was it made?
pre-1931
Object ID
AB 456
Description

This envelope-shaped pocket is a New Year's accessory for a young girl, and would be carried tucked into the obi (sash). The purse is made of red felt-like wool material, very lavishly embroidered with flowers in white, yellow, green, purple, and gold. The purse has a matching band, also embroidered, around the purse to keep it closed. Attached to the band is a small round coin purse or perfume sachet.

AB 456 Purse