by Kathy Gunderson | Jul 31, 2025
← Museum Embroidered Beaded Bag, early 19th C. Embroidered beaded bag, 1st half of the 19th century. Bouquets of roses and forget-me-nots, initials F. J. E. L. Reverse: Bird motif. Undated gift of love. Collection of Sabina Schürenberg Details Date: 19th C. Materials:...
by Kathy Gunderson | Jun 27, 2022
← Museum Whiting & Davis Dresden Mesh Description Gorgeous Dresden mesh, large size. The frame has onyx and marcasites. The chain has black enamel links. A beautiful design that looks like a bird. Collection of Arlene Rabin Details Date: 1930's Materials:...
by Kathy Gunderson | May 28, 2021
← Museum Celluloid Frame – Peacocks C. 1920's French celluloid framed purse with rare, three dimensional peacock figures with solid bodies, leaves and berries. The peacocks are nicely detailed. The bag is made from black silk and is original to the purse....
by Kathy Gunderson | Oct 22, 2018
← Museum Beaded Figural Elk Majestic elk, snow-capped mountains and pine trees in the background. Micro beaded purse with complementary twisted fringe. Collection of Kim Stonecipher Details Date: 1920's Materials: Glass Beads Provenance: Unknown Designer/Maker:...
by Jennifer Whitehair | May 20, 2018
← Museum Celluloid Grasshoppers Purse While the frame is from the 1920s, the cloth bag is from later. The fabric is rayon and the pattern is Japanese umbrellas. It is probably from some time between the 1920s and 1950s. Collection of Jennifer Whitehair Details Date:...
