National Museum of African American History and Culture
Beaded purse used by Dinah Washington
Jorelle Bags, Belgian · 1930s
White beaded clutch purse used by Dinah Washington. The purse is oval in shape with a top hinged metal opening. The body is covered entirely in short loops of white iridescent seed beads. A short chain link handle is attached to the hinged opening. Clear faceted rhinestones are set into the knobs of the pressure clasp.
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