Vintage Black Silk Twill Beaded Purse, Hand Black, C. 1900

Simplicity dominated the turn of the 20th century with a push back against machine created everything. Nothing new to American women & women all over the world who knew that if they wanted something just right, they would have to do it themselves. Sounds like today. Gentle black silk twill covered in black swags of beads. Celluloid drawstring keeper rings. No missing beads. Black beaded tassel bottom. Faceted black glass Czech beads. Bag measures 10 1/2 long by 5 3/4 wide ( that would be the length of the bag, top to tassel, without the drawstring length included). No issues, odors, rips, tears, stains. The beads move beautifully when carried. Shake what your momma gave ya! Vintage Black Silk Twill Beaded Purse, Hand Black, C. 1900