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Lot 153:
Description
3 Antique Purses. Includes a small hand-tooled leather purse with metal frame, whipstitching, and unique turn lock closure, marked “PAT 1-25-21”. Inside has two pockets and a hand written note identifying the owner, stating “Eugene Huntley Haviland’s old purse. He carried it for years. Margaret Haviland”. According to consignor, note was originally found in purse. Eugene Huntley Haviland, 1854-1914, was married to Margaret Teeter Haviland in July of 1878. He is believed to be a direct descendent of William Haviland, who was a prominent colonial land owner in Rhode Island and Long Island NY. The family made many significant contributions to colonial settlements, Quakerism, American Revolutionary service, and as major transatlantic manufacturers of the 19th century porcelain trade. Measures 6.75″ x 5.5″ with 5″ leather strap. Displays surface scratches, wear on corners and oxidation on frame. A silk souvenir purse with ribbon drawstring closure, ribbon trim and hand embroidered flowers and sentiment “Souvenir de France 1919,” measures 10.5″ x 7.25″, has discoloration and water stains. A crochet doily purse with drawstring closure, measures 6.5″ x 9″, discoloration on drawstring.
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