A beautiful deep green velvet and cut steel drawstring handbag, French, 1900s
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A beautiful deep green velvet and cut steel drawstring handbag, French, 1900s
About the Item
- Dimensions:Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Length: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. An additional measurement unit - the length of the chain handle, when doubled and extended, as in the photographs, is 13 inches, giving an overall drop (when added to the length of the bag itself) of 20 inches.
- Seller Location:Greyabbey, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: FB07761stDibs: LU309210855692
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