by Kathy Gunderson | Jul 12, 2026
← Museum Micro Petitpoint Jolles Original Petit point purse, double-sided figural. The front scene appears to be a city square, to me the women seem to be dressed in Spanish garb. The men are wearing breeches, tights, and hats. Two children on the left side of the...
by Kathy Gunderson | Jul 31, 2025
← Museum Silk & Beaded Purse, 19th C. Silk bag with embroidered lower part, 1st half of the 19th century. The language of flowers is expressed by the floral wreath. In the center Erinnerung (Memory). Reverse: Alpine house with people. Undated gift of love....
by Kathy Gunderson | Sep 8, 2023
J. Jolles Studios Point-Moderne Petit Point Description Five of these seven petit point purses are J. Jolles Moderne. I believe the black-background purse is also J. Jolles Moderne. The figural petit point with jeweled frame is not a J. Jolles, although the fine...
by Kathy Gunderson | May 28, 2021
← Museum Stunning Silk Stitch Description French c.1920's silk stitched purse with an enameled frame. The design is atypical for a silk stitched purse. It depicts 18th century French farm scenes instead of the more common scene of a courting couple. Both sides are...
by Kathy Gunderson | Aug 29, 2018
← Museum Rare Micro Petit Point Winter/Summer This is a petit point purse from Maria Stransky made in 40 shades of grey with black. In the front a summer scene and on the back a winter scene. Leather lining. Very hard to make in only shades of grey instead of...
