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Art Deco Beaded Purse
A 1920s micro beaded purse. Art Deco styling, most likely by Marie Zwengauer (1888–1958), Munich, Germany. (See ad below).
Thank you to Sabina Schürenberg, who provided the ad. Check out Sabina's amazing book on beaded purses - Perle für Perle.
Caption for ad - Marie Zwengauer (1888–1958), Munich, Germany. Kunst u. Handwerk Heft XI/XII 1930, 188.
Collection of Jennifer Whitehair
Details
Date: 1920's
Materials: Micro-beaded, cotton thread
Provenance: German
Designer/Maker: Marie Zwengauer
Markings: Chain marked with German 800 silver mark.
Dimensions: 4.5 inches tall, 4.13 inches wide
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