Pearl Handbag, Germany, ca. 1890 #bridaldress adding significant historical and collector

adding significant historical and collector value

is a beautifully preserved example of early 20th‑century lightweight cotton fashion

a few loose threads

Its appliqué work

Along the rim appears the imperial personal standard

Pearl Handbag, Germany, ca. 1890 #bridaldress adding significant historical and collectorThe artisans have painstakingly crafted this impressive beaded handbag by hand. Artistic patterns were often used to create unique designs. One particularly striking example is this large bag, which is decorated with white beads as a background. The central motif shows a colorful flower arrangement, partly depicted in a basket. It is noteworthy that the front and back of the bag have identical designs, which emphasizes the symmetry and the effort that