Historical information

The bag belonged to Dorothy's mother who resided in Canterbury Road, Vermont, Unit 1, next to Steven Reserve for 20 years until she died.
Information from Dorothy Meagher re bead bag:-Dorothy Mavis Don (owner of bag) was born in Cowangie, S.A. in Mallee country in 1907. She married Douglas William Stewart on 22-1-1927 in the Presbyterian Church in Cowangie.
Dorothy (known as Mavis) was an accomplished designer and sewer who made clothes etc. up to her death.

Physical description

Multicoloured wooden beaded handbag with handles and zipper. Fan shape.