Japanese Meiji era Tobacco Purse

Japanese Meiji era Tobacco Purse

Japanese Meiji era tobacco purse with ivory and silver manju. Silver dragon clasp. Purse is beaded. C.1880. from the collection of Arlene...
Japanese Meiji era Tobacco Purse

Japanese Meiji era Tobacco Purse

Japanese Meiji era tobacco purse, with brass dragon clasp. Brass and ivory manju. The purse is embroidered with a knotted technique. Date c. 1880. from the collection of Arlene...
1920’s Large Leather Clutch

1920’s Large Leather Clutch

Type: Clutch Material(s): Leather Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: Unknown Origin: Unknown Date or Era: 1920's Dimensions: Description:  Fabulous detail on this buttery soft 1920's leather clutch!  Chickens, frogs, rabbits, birds.  The purse has a Japanese look, with...
Beaded Asian purse

Beaded Asian purse

Type: Micro beaded purse Material(s): glass beads, cotton crochet thread Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: None Origin: Unknown Size: 6 3/4 inches wide and 9 1/2 inches tall with fringe Date or Era: 1920s Description:  This unique crocheted reticule style micro beaded...
3D Celluloid Sheik

3D Celluloid Sheik

Type: Celluloid purse Material(s): Celluloid Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: Unknown Origin: French Date or Era: 1920s Dimensions: 5 inches wide, 5.5 inches tall, 2.75 inches deep Descriptions:  A 1920s carved celluloid purse featuring the 3D figure of a sheik or...