Vintage 1901 mother of pearl purse souvenir 'A Present from the Crystal Palace', three postage stamp compartments. It does not appear to have been used to hold coins. The Crystal Palace exhibition building was built in 1851 and burnt down 30 November 1936 delightful collectable item. Provenance: tan Alexander park Collectors February 1996. 5.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm high