Miser's Purse, ca. 1873 #shoes The white linen skirt ist

The white linen skirt ist part of the lot

The silk of the collar and cummerbund has become delicate and should be handled with care

There is light wear

A cheerful cape made of double navy blue wool fabric with alternating red

An asymmetrical net ruffle extends down the left front and the bodice closes down the center back with hooks and eyes

Miser's Purse, ca. 1873 #shoes The white linen skirt istBlue beaded miser's purse, dated 1873. Origin: Germany. Very good to excelent condition. The miser's purse was in style in the mid to late 1800's. Carried by both men and women to contain money, they were flipped over a belt, held in the hand, or kept in a pocket. The metal rings push down to contain the coins, which were inserted into a small slit opening at the middle of the bag. These purses were often hand made from patterns found in the magazines