Vintage 1920s Hand stitched Beaded Purse/Handbag
SKU:
B30
$45.00
$45.00
Adorned with beautiful purple glass beads, all shimmer and iridescence! Beads are sewn in at base and top edges, and then attached in fringy ornamental loop strands on the body, giving the purse lovely movement. Very flapper-esque, although it is possible that the bag is Victorian in origin.
Bag appears to be hand sewn.
Beneath the beadwork is a lovely red woven material, which provides a lovely and striking color contrast.
No closure, or cinch, although it is possible that this bag originally had a chain or drawstring of some sort.
Rayon or heavy cotton. With glass beads.
CONDITION:
In Very Good + Condition
I could only find two instances where bead loops are missing (see photo 4). Also, the stitching that attached the lining is beginning to come loose. (see photo 5)
Bag is delicate, as one might expect from something at this age, and deserves gentle handling.
MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 8 inches
Width: 6 inches (at widest point)
Opening Width: 4 inches
#B30
Bag appears to be hand sewn.
Beneath the beadwork is a lovely red woven material, which provides a lovely and striking color contrast.
No closure, or cinch, although it is possible that this bag originally had a chain or drawstring of some sort.
Rayon or heavy cotton. With glass beads.
CONDITION:
In Very Good + Condition
I could only find two instances where bead loops are missing (see photo 4). Also, the stitching that attached the lining is beginning to come loose. (see photo 5)
Bag is delicate, as one might expect from something at this age, and deserves gentle handling.
MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 8 inches
Width: 6 inches (at widest point)
Opening Width: 4 inches
#B30
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