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Victorian Tambour Embroidered Handbag #1757622

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Victorian Tambour Embroidered Handbag  #1757622
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Rare Tambour embroidered Victorian dance purse!</em></td>
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An exquisite example of Victorian / Edwardian fashion accessories. This lovely black grosgrain handbag / dance purse has the most gorgeous floral arrangement intricately worked in the famous Tambour stitch so popular with purses of this era. The colours are delicate pinks and soft pastel green and ivory - a smaller design is also on the back. The frame is brass, considerably darkened with patina consistent with age and could be polished but I have left in it's original condition. The frame is very ornately detailed with raised relief design and very pretty open work and scalloped edging. The purse is perfectly intact to the frame. The carry handle is fabric, matched to the body of the purse and there is no wear evident. The interior is a pale peach colour grosgrain and there is an open slip pocket inside for a small mirror, the pocket has an elasticated top but due to age there is no longer any stretch to the elastic. Minimal evidence of use inside by way of a couple of light cosmetic marks at the very bottom of the purse - absolutely no rips or tears. There is no wear at all to the exterior fabric. It is absolutely magnificent. I particularly love the tucking toward the top under the frame, at the front and back of the purse, giving the design a very pretty pouffy look. This beauty measures 6-1/8" inches wide along the frame and flares to 8-1/2" inches at the centre. The height is 6-3/4" inches and the carry strap has a height of 7-1/8" inches from the top of the ...
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#: 1262</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent vintage cond.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Victorian / Edwardian</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Victorian Tambour Embroidered Handbag </td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Toronto, Canada</td></tr>
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