Rich 1950s Beaded Evening Bag - White & Ivory Beadwork Formal Purse with Leaf Pattern - 50s 60s Handbag with Bead Strap - Made in Hong Kong

Exquisite late 1950s handbag in richly beaded detail, showing ivory & white leaves in precise hand-sewn beadwork. This beautiful evening purse has a hinged metal frame and satin lining, with two pockets to the interior. Every bit of the outside of the bag is covered in hand-sewn beads, even the strap. A gorgeous 50s/60s import from Hong Kong.

Measurements
9 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 Inches, Strap has a 6-Inch Drop

Era
1950s

Label
" MADE IN / HONG KONG " to lining

Materials
Luminescent white glass seed beads, champagne ivory frosted glass bugle beads, brassy goldtone metal frame, champagne synthetic satin lining (likely rayon)

Closure
Hinged pull clasp to center top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Exceptionally nice and clean to the outside, all beads intact, has a few tiny hints of scuffs to the lining and an impression of the pocket's zipper adjacent along the lining

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