- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Date
- mid 20th century
- Medium
- beads, sequins, synthetic fiber, and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 16 1/2 x 8 in. (41.9 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- An oval shaped white beaded and sequined purse worn by Ophelia DeVore. The purse has a soft body made from off-white synthetic satin that closes at the top with a gold-toned metal pressure knob. The sides of the body are covered all over in iridescent white seed beads and iridescent white sequins that are clustered together in a random manner. There is a chevron of iridescent white bugle beads that begins at the outer side of the opening and reaches a point midway down the side of the body. A short gold toned double chain handle extends from the top.
- The interior is lined in the off-white synthetic satin. There is one interior pocket. There are no labels.
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- purses (bags)
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
- Object number
- 2011.25.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




