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Adorable Rare 1910 Michigan Birch Bark Purse
$ 132
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Description
Adorable 1910 Michigan Birch Bark Purse. Made from birch bark with black thread stitching and braided grass handle and latch. Sloped sides and handsome scalloped edge at flap.Card found inside shows carefully drawn design and measurements. This informative card is evidence that this little purse may be a unique, one of a kind piece of handwork.
Original age yellowed Collection Card found indide includes:
“Birch Bark Purse”
“5 Fron Traverse City Mich.”
“Bought by Mary Weaver 1910.
“GRASS HANDLE”
Measurements
Shows remnants of quill work and has been repaired with native birch bark strips reinforcing the two folded “hinged” areas. No cracks of solid original bark body. Early and rare pressed brass Anerican buffalo added as decoration and secured by leather lock lace.
Please view photos and ask question prior to offering.
Seller will consider reasonable offer.
Shipped carefully packed with double protective box.