Beaded Drawstring Evening Bag with Rose Motif

Updated August 26, 2026

Lot number46
Auction09-09-2026 Early Samplers, Vienna Plates, Quilts, Bags, Plus
DateSeptember 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM EDT
Auction houseTom Hall Auctions, Inc
LocationSchnecksville, Pennsylvania

This drawstring evening bag features a white opalescent glass bead body with a central rose motif in red, pink, and green tones. The bottom is finished with multiple tiers of beaded fringe. A cream satin fabric lines the interior, and thetop closure consists of a twisted white textile cord. It is an example of an early 20th-century reticule.The bag exhibits bead loss and loose threads at the top rim and cord attachment points. The twisted drawstring cord shows fraying from use. The interior lining has light age-related discoloration and minor staining throughout.

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