2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Purse.

Velvet Purse

DateNineteenth or early twentieth century

MediumSilk velvet with gold over nickle alloy metal closure and carrying chain

DimensionsOverall: 9 x 10in. (22.9 x 25.4cm)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1986.610.1

DescriptionA velvet purse, faded to greenish-gold, with metal clasp and carrying chain.ProvenanceLackman (AARFAM's source) obtained this purse along with two likenesses of Jane Vanderveer (see "Related Objects") from a Mrs. Elizabeth Brown. Per Lackman, Mrs. Brown claimed that the purse shown in Vanderveer's pastel portrait (1986.200.1) was this same purse (but note that the clasp is somewhat different). Lackman affirmed that Mrs. Brown was NOT a Vanderveer family descendant but that her mother had been close friends with Mr. Perine Welch of Adelphia, New Jersey, who WAS a Vanderveer descendant. Mr. Welch and Mrs. Brown were members of the same church. [See B. Luck memo to file of 12/29/1986].