Ivory glass beaded 1950s evening purse


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  • Ivory glass beaded 1950s diamond pattern evening purse P198
  • Ivory glass beaded 1950s diamond pattern evening purse P198
  • Ivory glass beaded 1950s diamond pattern evening purse P198
  • Ivory glass beaded 1950s diamond pattern evening purse P198
  • Ivory glass beaded 1950s diamond pattern evening purse P198

Ivory glass beaded 1950s diamond pattern evening purse P198

Condition: Very good

Price: $40

Measurements
Size:8.5" wide at base (6" wide at top)
by 4.5" tall
Label: Bags by Josef, Hand Beaded in France

Description
Pearly ivory, opalescent white and clear glass beads as well as tiny loops of dark metallic thread embroidery decorate this 1950s evening bag in diamond patterns. The bag has a gold metal frame that closes with a rhinestone-trimmed kiss clasp and a delicate chain handle. It is lined with ivory satin fabric and has a single slip pocket (with the original mirror still inside). The bag is in very good condition: the metal frame has some scratches to its surface and a few tiny clear beads are missing from the centers of the metallic embroidered diamonds (we see five diamonds that are missing their beads). These tiny missing beads should not be noticeable when the purse is carried. This would make a lovely purse for a bride and would be equally pretty with your favorite cocktail or evening dress.