PURSE
Currently in storage
About this object
The silver openwork frame of this handbag, which is lined in white satin, is set with small red and blue beads, including some faceted to represent flowers and leaves. The clasp is in the form of a large flower with leaves extending to the sides.
Purse is divided into two sections. The upper part has a triangular piece of blue velvet which is sewn to the lower part made of ivory velvet. Over the seam and extending over the velvet is embroidered a design of brilliants in leaf and flower motifs. The frame is in silver openwork set with small red and blue stones, some cabochon, others faceted in flower and leaf shapes. The clasp is in the form of a large flower with leaves extending to the sides. A handle made from the blue velvet is attached to the upper frame. Lined in white satin.
- Object name:
- PURSE
- Made from:
- Velvet -- silver -- paste stones
- Made in:
- New York, USA
- Date made:
- Early 20th c.
- Size:
- 20.3 × 16.5 cm (8 × 6 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 49.6
- Class:
- ACCESSORY
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973