Extremely Rare Dated Beaded Purse c1632
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Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Pre 1700: Item # 1412572
Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Pre 1700: Item # 1412572
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An exceedingly rare beaded purse with multicolored glass beads on a leather base, and with beaded and wood toggle closures. This early purse might be unique because of its age and that the date is actually worked into the decoration as part of the phrase "Gift of a Friend 1632". The interior of the purse is of a very soft, fine leather, probably deerskin or lambskin.
An exceedingly rare beaded purse with multicolored glass beads on a leather base, and with beaded and wood toggle closures. This early purse might be unique because of its age and that the date is actually worked into the decoration as part of the phrase "Gift of a Friend 1632". The interior of the purse is of a very soft, fine leather, probably deerskin or lambskin.
Especially considering its age the purse is in excellent and exceptional condition, with all the beadwork present. One of the pendent tassels at the bottom is missing, and there is some expected and minor wear to the material above the beadwork. All parts of the bag are structurally sound. The size is 5" wide by 4 1/2" tall, not including the tassels or drawstrings.
This wonderful piece of history should be a must for any serious purse or antique textiles collector, and most likely will be the only opportunity to acquire an example of this type.
