A French Communion purse. 1890s. The petite purse of arched rectangular form made of peach coloured replica ivory and red leather with gilt and silver inlay, an oval window to the front containing an enamel of the Roman temple-style church of Madeline, the interior with delicate watermelon coloured silk and leather tipped partitions. Length 7.5 cm. Width 6 cm. Height 5 cm. Width 6.5 cm