90s deco-inspired black beaded fringe evening bag usa hat it’s part of the museum

it’s part of the museum of fine arts gift-shop jewelry tradition of collectible

stamped sterl with a copyright mark and delgarito’s signature cursive d

most visible at the edges and base

Italian-made croc-embossed leather baguette with silver hardware and detachable strap

90s deco-inspired black beaded fringe evening bag usa hat it’s part of the museumhis compact valerie stevens evening bag captures the late 1990s to early 2000s appetite for dressy micro bags with intricate beadwork, mesh grounds, and easy shoulder wear. the all black palette keeps it sleek, while the bugle bead floral and zigzag pattern plus swinging fringe gives it a more graphic, art deco leaning finish than a plain satin clutch. it works especially well styled with bias slip dresses, velvet, tailoring, or simple black evening