Americana & Folk Art
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Peggy McClard Antiques Americana & Folk Art |
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One of two antique Bohemian microbeaded purses or reticules that I'm
listing today. This little gem is in wonderful condition but for a
few stray threads that surround the drawstring around the top. You
have to look closely to see the strays and it still holds the drawstring
nicely. I can't find any missing beads but my eyes aren't as good
as they used to be....however, if there are missing beads, they are few
and far between. I love the colors of mustard, rose, blue, green,
lavender and black. This small purse has a lavender colored linen
lining and a machine-embroidered tag that says "GERMANY". The tag
shows us that the purse was made after 1890, when the newly enacted
McKinley Tariff Act required imported items to bear the name of the
country of origin. The Act was amended in 1921, thereafter
requiring the items to say "Made In" as well as the country of origin.
So we know this purse was made between 1890 and 1921. All of the
photos on the right side are one side of the purse, and all on the left
are the other side. The very last photo shows both purses that I'm
listing today. 4 3/4" tall x 3 1/4" wide. This is a lovely
little antique purse. (#4807) $115 Please see the Antiques and Vintage Purses page for more information. |
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