$900
Sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Colorful and tiny beads create a wide central
highly detailed panel depicting 13 ladies at tea; the
design extends around the entire purse (on one side ladies
are gathered at the piano and on the other they gather at
the tea table,one lady is holding a tiny beaded bag). The
center panel is edged by two framing borders above that
are repeated below,and with drawstring cord handle,silk
faille lining,and beaded fringe. Excellent condition.
Circa 1840.