Sequined Red and Silver Purse

Scope and content:

1- large parabola shaped purse. The purse is made of red leather and has round silver straps tied in a knot at the bottom. The purse also has four cone shaped "feet and at the bottom of the purse. The front of the purse has a long panel in the middle that features a series of gold and silver sequined circles. The inside of the purse has black cloth lining and four pockets. The front and back pockets are lined with red leather and the pockets at the back of the purse and in the middle are topped with a zipper. The purse belonged to Reetika Vazirani poet and Writer-in-Residence at the College of William and Mary. The purse measures approximately 20.25in. (height including handles) x 15in. (width) and is in good condition. The bottom of the purse is creased in the front. The handles are bent and there are red stains on the front silver strap. Gift of Heea Vazirani-Fales and E. Ethelbert Miller. Located in Manuscript Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), Mss. Plastics/Rubber. Mss. 2014.130.02

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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