Pretty and tiny beaded bags and purses were highly decorated to match the dresses of the era. They were small enough to carry makeup compacts, a few coins, and they were fashion accessories more than practical handbags.This item is an example of a clothing accessory used by women in the early 20th century.Fully beaded drawstring bag with designs of flowers. Tassel of beads attached to bottom of bag. Small wooden hooks on the inside to hold black rope drawstring.bag personal-effects money-container beading drawstring-bag

This item is an example of a costume accessory used by women in the early 20th century.Lady's thread and bead black bag with silver beaded fringe at bottom. Drawstrings at top.bag personal-effects money-container beading handcrafts drawstring-bag