Vintage 1920s Art Deco Carved Celluloid Hand Woven Evening Bag

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Offered here is an Art Deco carved celluloid hand-woven crocheted evening bag from the 1920s. The body of the purse … Read more Offered here is an Art Deco carved celluloid hand-woven crocheted evening bag from the 1920s. The body of the purse is stunningly executed in an intricate three-dimensional scalloped pattern created from black silk string; this is lined with hand-stitched mauve silk. But the raison d'etre of this singular evening bag is the hinged purse frame: the curved quintessentially Art Deco carved amber celluloid panels present an open-work design of peacocks reaching back over their shoulders to pluck a delectable bunch of cherries. The outer edge of the frame is embellished with a twisting rope design, and the center is graced with a geometric element flanked by stylized leaf patterns. The bag is in startlingly good condition for its age -- the celluloid is fully intact and glows with a rich amber light; the silk weave is tight and unblemished, and the lining is free of stains and discoloration, with the original stitching perfectly intact. It is nearly impossible to find one of these distinctive creations in such impeccable condition. This is truly a singular and exquisite addition to your evening ensemble. Dimensions: 9"L x 9"W

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