Item:Ā Purse
Make:Ā Unknown
Age: Circa 1890-1939
Construction:Ā Glass Beads, White MetalĀ
Dimensions:Ā 8" Long x 6 1/2" Wide, 4" Handle Drop
Condition:Ā Excellent antique condition. Some tarnish on frame/handle and a few missing beads. Lining has disintegrated. Please see photos.Ā
Details:Ā Large u-shaped beaded purse, featuring a round central medallion bordered in teal blue, containing a red, yellow, and teal flower. The background of the medallion and the centers of the flowers are filled with bronze-luster seed beads. The body of the bag is covered in iridescent deep blue beads and scattered green sprigs with tiny red "berries".Ā A teal scrolling design with yellow intervals trims the top border of the bag.Ā The beaded bag is sewn to the four-hinged frame with heavy cord in a whip stich. Each quadrant of the frame has a slightly concave top edge, and is decorated with an embossed Egyptian-style design with papyrus blossoms at each end.Ā The frame closes with a kiss clasp at the center.Ā The original white metal chain handle is intact.Ā Inside, remnants of a dark grey silk lining figured in purple and pink are still visible, along with a pink and metallic braid trim.