Rainbow beaded purse from Mae's Millinery Shop

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Rainbow beaded purse from Mae's Millinery Shop. The purse is an oblong pouch covered in rainbow colored seed beads. Loops of beaded fringe hang from the bottom. The top of the pouch opens with a brass colored metal accordion mechanism made from a loop of hinged pieces that expand and contract to reveal the interior. A metal cap fits over the top when it is closed. A short metal chain is attached to the hinging mechanism. The interior of the bag is lined in white fabric. There are no labels.

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