An amazing hand-worked purse from the 19th century that is in remarkable good condition.The antique crochet handbag has been embellished with silver steel beads in a geometric and leaf like pattern. The purse is in a brown silk thread with open work at the mouth and neck. The bag has alternating cream and green silk threads worked into a pattern. There is a brown ribbon in the mouth to open and close the purse. The beads used in the decoration are very small steel beads in a shiny silver color.MEASUREMENTS5” (12.7 cm) tall x 4 ¾” (12.1 cm) wide. Weighs 1.6 oz (45 g)CONDITIONThe purse has some lighter areas in the material. There are a couple of loose threads along the bottom edge. The purse is in remarkable good condition for its ageA very old purse to add to a collection or have out to admire.ITEM IDC-3454ITEM TYPEAntiqueCOLORBlue, Brown, Orange, SilverFASHION ERAVictorian

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