Antique Needlepoint Cross newest Stitch Bag / 19th Century Small Handmade Purse / Victorian Square Hand Bag / Vintage Textile
Antique Needlepoint Cross Stitch Bag / 19th Century Small Handmade Purse / Victorian Square Hand Bag / Vintage Textile
material: wool, cotton, taffeta, metal
history: Lovely little 19 th century antique bag totally handmade using needlepoint cross stitch lined in taffeta. The designs are really pretty front and back in different patterns; truly beautiful color combination. There are four little metal rings which center the straps. This could be of German origin but it was sourced in France.
est age: Victorian period mid 1800's early 1900's
size: 4" (10,16 cm) x 5 1/2" (13,97 cm); length of straps 11" (27,94 cm)
weight: .81 oz (23 g)
condition: good antique condition; there are some newest small sections on corners and top where decorative thread is worn. See photos.