Artist/Maker
A. & G. Pinfold & Co.
Artist/Maker
A la Pensée
Purse: beaded w/drawstring, black
1850-1900
Place madeParis, France, Europe
Silk, metal, glass
Overall: 10 x 8 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 21.6 cm )
INV.11320
DescriptionBlack silk purse (evening bag) with black silk lining, drawstring of black silk cording, straight edge top and curved bottom corners with black metallic spangles and black beadwork design on one side only; floral design against spangle-studded background, floral motif around all sides, all edges trimmed with silk cording, pocket inside.Markingsembroidered: inside on pocket, on machine-made tag: "A la Pensée / 5 FAUB. ST HONORE PARIS"
ClassificationsPERSONAL ACCESSORIES
