Evening bag
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Description
An evening or bridal bag with a ornate silver frame. It has silver thread attaching 8mm pearl-like faceted beads in rows across purse. The silver frame has a row of filigree flowers along the top. The clasp has two knobs inlaid with imitation diamonds on stems, with one on front and one on back section of frame. The handle is finely rolled silver coloured metal attached at both ends of the frame. The lining is cream satin with a pocket for a mirror. Label attached to pocket reads "Handmade in Hong Kong". Lining stitched onto frame with cream thread.
Production place
Hong Kong, China
Measurements
230mm (width), 135mm (strap)
Credit line
Gifted by the Tauranga Musical Society.
Accession number
0026/00
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