Late 1920s to 30s butterfly and spider hand beaded evening purse in black velvet on ivorine frame opera coat I’ve left the cuff buttons

I’ve left the cuff buttons

Buckle at neckline added to conceal old repair

I have soaked and hand washed the garment successfully

This looks so much better on a person than my mannequin

Late 1920s to 30s butterfly and spider hand beaded evening purse in black velvet on ivorine frame opera coat I’ve left the cuff buttonsWonderful handmade evening purse, black beaded and fringed velvet on ivorine (faux ivory) frame, lined in a pretty floral silk satin. The bag is decorated with a spider in a cut steel web on one side, and a butterfly to the other surrounded by beaded scrolling wings. Glass beads have been used for the spider, and the butterflys body is pressed gilt metal with original eau de nil paint to tip. Measures: Body of bag is approx 7. 5 x 7. 5 (not including