Lot 328
Antique Japanese Silk Brocade Purse From Gump's San Francisco. Lovely purse made of obi cloth (used to make sashes for kimonos), with a jade clasp. It contains a change purse of the same fabric and a mirror. Gump's label is inside. Size is 6¼ x 9½". Gump's originally opened in 1861 but burned down during the fire following the 1906 earthquake. After the store was rebuilt, it featured many exotic collectibles from the Far East.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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