20s micro beaded floral wreath frame purse black mesh part souvenir

part souvenir

crafted in snakeskin-embossed leather with a removable real fur lining for adaptable cold-weather wear

the vibe aligns with the spring 2004 ready-to-wear show’s “saloon girls” styling where frothy chiffon

Single-stitch and made in USA

20s micro beaded floral wreath frame purse black mesh part souvenira 1920s micro beaded evening bag with a brass frame and chain handle. the front is worked entirely in tiny glass beads, a floral wreath in plum and green with red accent blooms, finished with a bronze beaded scallop at the base. bags like this were carried through the flapper era, when the older reticule gave way to smaller frame purses women could hold in one hand. the beading is fine, hundreds of beads to the inch, and mostly unsigned work: french