Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval-Tudor; late 15th-early 16th century
Frame, purse frame
Purse frame made of tinned iron. It is latched at the top, hinged at the base and decorated. The suspension loop is now detached. The metal frame is usually the only surviving part of a medieval purse. The leather or textile purse itself has usually disappeared, but monumental brasses and manuscript illustrations show how the parts fitted together and were attached to the owner's belt.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 86.145/2
- Object name:
- frame, purse frame
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval-Tudor; late 15th-early 16th century
- Material:
iron, tinned
- Measurements/duration:
- L 122 mm, W 110 mm
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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