Maker: Unknown
Title: Floral Beaded Reticule
Date: c. 1910s
Materials: Hand-beaded glass seed beads with crocheted drawstring closure and original textile lining
Dimensions: 10" L (without strap) × 19" L (with strap) × 7" W (undrawn) × 4" W (drawn)
Condition: Excellent antique condition with beautifully preserved beadwork and original lining. Minor wear consistent with age.
Description:
An exquisite hand-beaded floral reticule dating to the early twentieth century, featuring richly detailed glass beadwork in soft blush pinks, deep greens, and violet accents against a neutral ground. Its elongated silhouette, braided drawstring closure, and intricate floral composition exemplify the exceptional craftsmanship of Edwardian beadwork.
Remarkably well preserved, the purse retains its original lining and displays little evidence of wear. Whether carried as an evening bag or displayed as a decorative object, it offers both beauty and history in equal measure.
Selected for its painterly floral motif and beautifully preserved craftsmanship, this is the kind of heirloom accessory that feels as timeless today as it did over a century ago.
Maker: Unknown
Title: Floral Beaded Reticule
Date: c. 1910s
Materials: Hand-beaded glass seed beads with crocheted drawstring closure and original textile lining
Dimensions: 10" L (without strap) × 19" L (with strap) × 7" W (undrawn) × 4" W (drawn)
Condition: Excellent antique condition with beautifully preserved beadwork and original lining. Minor wear consistent with age.
Description:
An exquisite hand-beaded floral reticule dating to the early twentieth century, featuring richly detailed glass beadwork in soft blush pinks, deep greens, and violet accents against a neutral ground. Its elongated silhouette, braided drawstring closure, and intricate floral composition exemplify the exceptional craftsmanship of Edwardian beadwork.
Remarkably well preserved, the purse retains its original lining and displays little evidence of wear. Whether carried as an evening bag or displayed as a decorative object, it offers both beauty and history in equal measure.
Selected for its painterly floral motif and beautifully preserved craftsmanship, this is the kind of heirloom accessory that feels as timeless today as it did over a century ago.
