Fabric evening bag with stylized flowers in black beads, c. 1950

Name/Title

Fabric evening bag with stylized flowers in black beads, c. 1950

Entry/Object ID

2011.21.38

Description

Acc. No. 11.21.38 Subject Category: Fashion Accessories Date or Period: circa 1950 Object: Purse Description: A fabric evening bag covered with black-colored beading. The beaded design consists of stylized flowers on a field of round shaped black colored beads. The interior is lined in black colored satin with a zipper pocket. The pocket has an embroidered label that states, "Guaranteed Handmade." The purse is supported by a beaded fabric strapped handle. Size: L-7 1/4” x W-10 1/2” History of Object: An evening bag owned by one of the Meyers sisters. Acquired from: Estate of Jeanette Meyers Date: 04/16/11