Miser's purse, Medium: silk, metallic beads Technique: beaded netting, Netting blue silk with asymmetrical area of white silk forming a bar and serrated diamond pattern. White areas outlined with gold beads; eight-pointed gold bead star within diamond-shaped white area. Two gold rings with blue floral areas at opening. A fringe at one end and tassel at other consist of gold beads and beads and twisted wire of silver-colored metal., France, 1830-50, costume & accessories, Miser's purse