Accessory - Evening Bag, Late 19th C

Historical information

Made by donor's grandmother.

Physical description

Black drawstring evening bag. The base of bag is drawn (gathered) into a wooden button. The bag has an overlay of black silk, back and front which finishes in 6 petals, which are beaded in blue, black, white and gold. Edges of petals beaded, as are the points around top of bag. Sides are caught together with black beads in graded sizes.

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