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The beading is divine, sporting cut and faceted clear beads that provide sparkle and have reflective qualities. The jet black ground makes for a stunning contrasting appearance. The workmanship is well executed, the knitter was proficient at her work, creating a very precise paneled design in addition to those wonderful rows of drippy fringes that widen from the top of the purse to the bottom. This early 1900's handbag is in excellent condition, with no bead loss, snags, wears or previous repairs. I have done nothing to the body of the purse except for giving it a professional cleaning, this purse is radiant and lovely. The silver plated frame is an expressive crown for this very special knitted purse, having an attached band of open pierced filigree work, as well as a decorative row of Art Nouveau styled flowers and leaves. The beadwork is well attached to the frame at all points, showing no signs of stress or aging. The original gray lining was splitting apart so I matched the color and type of fabric, I re-lined this purse in it's exact original fashion. The only difference in color and sheen between the new and the old lining, is the approx 90 years of dirt and wear. The original trimming was quite fragile, so I replaced it with a delightful embroidered lace, much like the original.
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