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Lot 360:
A Collection of 11 Vintage and Antique Ladies Evening Bags and Purses
Description
A collection of eleven vintage and antique ladies evening bags and purses, primarily dating from the late Victorian through the Art Deco periods. The lot is presented clustered on a red tray base marked with the inventory sticker 6182. Materials utilized across the collection include glass microbeads, silk, velvet, satin, and various metal and plastic frames. Notable items include a dark brown micro-beaded pouch featuring multicolored floral embroidery, a large blue-gray velvet drawstring bag heavily detailed with silver beadwork, a pastel-colored beaded clutch displaying horizontal bands of color, and several frame bags including one with a faux tortoiseshell and cream plastic frame. Other items include an iridescent purple silk pouch, a black satin clutch, a brown velvet bag with elaborate silver metal fittings and tassels, and a small green beaded mesh item. The collection represents diverse styles and construction techniques common to accessory manufacture of the early 20th century.
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