Sold for $945

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Plateau Beaded Flat Bags and Purses

mid-20th century

lot of 4 dazzling bags, includes:

a double-sided purse designed using cut beads to illustrate potted primroses on one side and a red rose on opposite
length 10-1/2 inches x width 8-1/2 inches

a single-sided purse also designed with a rose, using real size glass and cut beads, back made of hide, interior lined with cotton
length 1-1/4 inches x width 8-1/2 inches

a single-sided bag with star elements in real size glass beads; bright green polished cotton back and red cotton interior
length 11-1/2 inches x width 10-1/2 inches

a small hide pouch with one side beaded in red white-heart, dark blue, pink, yellow, and white
overall length 1-1/4 inches x width 4-1/4 inches

Condition Report

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