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Pearled Star Beaded Purse
$39.95
Description
A chatelaine-style fringed handbag of the art deco persuasion harbors sundry necessities for an evening out on the town. Revived from a stunning antique presumed to have frequented the cabarets and speakeasies of the 1920s, this elegant accessory boasts an intricate array of pearlescent beading, sequins, and embroidery. A brass kiss clasp secures belongings within, while a rosary-style beaded chain serves as a unique strap. Chatelaines (decorative pouches strung on cords or chains and hung from the waist belt) have appeared in ladies fashion since Roman times, but they were especially popular in the Victorian Era, when they were worn to keep essentials such as perfume, handkerchiefs, and calling cards close at hand.
- 11 1/2" total length. 20" beaded chain.
- Fabric, glass beads, and brass.
- Imported.
- VTC Exclusive.
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Victorian Trading Co. offers quality, heirloom-caliber objects destined to become legacy. Our worry-free shopping guarantee: should you not be entirely delighted with your purchase, we will assure your exchange or reimbursement.
from Arizona
December 27, 2018
For those special nights
This is a sturdy little purse I bought for my girl. She really likes to wear black, but has several outfits in white and cream but had no purse to go with.Since she is an antique lover like I am, she was thrilled to get this for Christmas.It holds just the right amount of girly stuff and gets oohs and aaahs at the dinner table, both for it's look and it's heavy-duty construction. It's not too blingy, but has class up the wazoo.Glad I bought it.
This is a sturdy little purse I bought for my girl. She really likes to wear black, but has several outfits in white and cream but had no purse to go with.Since she is an antique lover like I am, she was thrilled to get this for Christmas.It holds just the right amount of girly stuff and gets oohs and aaahs at the dinner table, both for it's look and it's heavy-duty construction. It's not too blingy, but has class up the wazoo.Glad I bought it.
from N.J.
December 10, 2019
Pearled Star Beaded Purse
I am very disappointed it arrived with a broken strap. Would have been beautiful. I will try to fix it as I hate sending things back. If I am unable I will then send it back.
I am very disappointed it arrived with a broken strap. Would have been beautiful. I will try to fix it as I hate sending things back. If I am unable I will then send it back.
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