Ladies handbag
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk, lace and metal thread
Measurements
170 mm (Length)170 mm (W)
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The Argory, County Armagh
NT 566084
Summary
Evening bag in mushroom silk with black metal thread and silk lace. mounted on a gilt frame. Semi circular gilt handle with pearls stitched along edge and inset with paste brilliants. Brilliants in clip fastener. Inside mushroom silk lining, two pockets with matching accessories - silk back mirror and small silk envelope/purse containing hair pins. Frame stamped 'Made in France'.
Marks and inscriptions
Made in France