Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_41 (purse VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, owner VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the Purse for Owner Harold A. Allen prior to 2009?
### Answer:
SELECT purse FROM table_name_41 WHERE year < 2009 AND owner = "harold a. allen"