Engagement purse and photograph of Nazareth and Terfanda Terzian (Ναζαρέθ και Τερφάντα Τερζιάν) from Adana, in Asia Minor. The small metallic object is a mesh chain purse, typical of Art Nouveau. This fine accessory is made of sterling silver and is provided with a chain attached to a metallic frame with a kiss closure.
Engagement photograph of Mr. Nazareth and Mrs. Terfanda Terzian from 1908. The bride wears a European-style white wedding gown and an impressive white veil. She holds a small purse which accompanied them from Adana to Damascus, then back to Adana, and finally to Cyprus. The purse was inherited by their daughter, Mrs. Honor Terzian Kooshgeman, and is currently in the possession of their granddaughter, Mrs. Sona Keoshgerian Kesterlian.
