
Beaded Flapper Purse Art Deco with Blue Bird & Rose Design 1920s
This vintage 1920s flapper purse has a wonderful beaded figural design with a royal blue bird as the central motif, surrounded by orange/red roses with green leaves on a gold color background. The bluebird is a striking contrast and stands out well in the design. The bag is finished with a nice Art Deco geometric triangular design, rather than a loose, beaded fringe. The purse frame is very nice and is decorated with roses and has a nice patina; the clasp is tipped with blue glass that matches the color of the bird. I don’t see a weave under magnification, so I think the lining is of leather chamois or kid leather. There is also a small interior pocket. Measurement: 5 3/4" across and 7 3/4" long (measured from the top of the frame to the bottom of the bag - not including the fringe). Total length, including the fringe is 8 1/4". Condition: Good. The glass beading is mostly intact and the triangular trim is complete. There is one place where it looks like a thread broke and was maybe