Historical information
Bag belonged to Mrs Margaret Don Wark, who came to Australia in 1885 with her 2 sons. The bag was re-made in the 1930's. Owner of the bag was the grandmother of donor (Edna Wark) husband William John.
Physical description
Black velvet base, surrounded by ruched black silk, and black velvet ribbon handle. Bag has flaps at top on both sides and flaps and body of bag are heavily beaded front and back in a floral design in red, gold, blue, green, beige and white beads.
