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Gold mesh purse in case, ca. 1930-1940

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This purse set was owned by Theiline Pigott McCone (1903-1990), a Seattle philanthropist and regent of Seattle University. She was first married to Paul Piggott, former President of Pacific Car and Foundry Company (PACCAR), and then married John McCone, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The purse was personalized with the rhinestone initials T and M.
ID Number: 1994.3.1
Date: Circa 1930-1940
Creator(s): Hardy's, Inc., Manufacturer
Physical Description: 1 Purse; metal, rhinestone, fabric; 4.25 in.H x 8.75 in.W x .75 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1994.3.1. Gift of the Estate of Mrs. John McCone by Ann P. Wycoff