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Gaming purse. Late 17th century, French. Gambling with cards or "gaming" was a favored pastime for both men and women of all ages and classes. Several examples of luxury gaming purses in the Brooklyn Museum collection reflect the fashion for a specific type of bag in which to hold one's coins or counters won in games like "Put" or "La Bête." Silk, metal, leather, wood, 2 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (5.7 x 10.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of the executors of the estate of Clara M. Blum in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blum, 1966 (2009.300.2066).
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art/New York, NY/USA
Unique Identifier
ART520841
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4974px × 2937px
Photo Credit
Image copyright © The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Image source: Art Resource, NY
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17th century CE
ACCESSORY
Clothing
French
Game, Entertainment
Purse