- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
- Date
- 1945-1970
- Medium
- cloth , metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 1/8 × 3 3/8 in. (10.5 × 8.5 cm)
- Description
- This is a small taffeta change purse belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. This small purse is light tangerine in color and has a hinged opening with a metal snap clasp. The change purse has a bright blue silk lining. It was found inside A2022.13.1.57.1, a blue beaded evening bag belonging to Etta Moten Barnett.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Etta Moten Barnett Archive
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- coin purses
- Topic
- Activism
- Actors
- Broadway Theatre
- Clothing and dress
- Singers (Musicians)
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- A2022.13.1.57.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown – Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




