French Evening Bag - White Beaded Formal Purse with Pastel Enamel Flowers - 40s 50s Handbag - Crescent Beading - Chain Strap - Made in Paris

A Parisian 1940s evening purse in such pretty details! This formal bag has a lilting design of crescent shaped leaves, white-on-white, with gorgeous pastel florals to the frame and closure. The clasp pull is a beautiful art collage of rhinestones & faux pearls. Has a chain strap and satin lining, with its original mirror still cased in tissue. Made in France.

Measurements
8 1/2 x 6 x 1 Inches, Chain has a 5 1/4-Inch Drop

Era
1940s

Label
" MADE IN FRANCE / CHUNN / 43, RUE RICHER PARIS " to lining

Materials
Luminescent white and clear glass seed beads, brassy goldtone metal frame, faux pearls in various sizes, enamel (pink, beige, aqua blue), ivory synthetic satin lining (likely rayon)

Closure
Hinged pull clasp to center top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Exceptionally nice and clean inside and out, all beads intact, metal strap has a slightly burnished hue

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