A charming vintage evening bag, believed to date from the 1930s, with colourful floral embroidery across a softly gathered black fabric body. Delicate flowers in pink, lilac, blue, yellow and cream, interspersed with green foliage, decorate both sides.
The lustrous, taffeta-like fabric contrasts beautifully with the broad, marbled grey handle, which has an almost pearlescent finish. Long black tassels at either side add movement, while the interior reveals a pretty pink lining.
Full of character, this is a lovely accessory to pair with a simple black dress or relaxed tailoring, allowing the embroidery and unusual handle to take centre stage.
In fairly good used vintage condition, with visible signs of age and wear. These include creasing and surface wear to the fabric, loose threads around the handle attachments, and fraying to the tassels. Please refer to the photographs for the condition details.
Details
- Era: believed to date from the 1930s
- Black fabric with a taffeta-like sheen; fibre composition unconfirmed
- Multicoloured floral embroidery on both sides
- Marbled grey plastic handle and frame, possibly celluloid; exact material unconfirmed
- Gathered silhouette
- Black tassels at either side
- Pink fabric lining
- Fairly good used vintage condition, with visible wear and fraying
