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I am pleased with these photos, they represent the purse well. As you can see, the depth of thread color is endless, with no fading at all. The central theme is that of a lovely garden scene, having 3 well dressed ladies lounging or tending to the roses. The hardscape designs and background landscaping add a lot of dimension to the overall view and the scene is the same on both sides of this purse. The partially clouded blue sky adds a nice warm touch. The scenery is bordered by a lush display of roses, violets and blue forget-me-nots over a jet black ground. The top outer edge of the scene is flanked with columned lattice and Greek key designs that resemble an overhead trellis. The scenery is charming and the outer floral border is delightfully rich and appealing. The stitches are nice and small with about 32 stitches to the inch or approx. 1000 stitches to the square inch which is considered micro in size. This purse has been professionally and thoroughly cleaned, it has a medium soft hand, the petit point is supple and pliable to the touch.   The gold tone frame is an interesting work of art. My photos speak clearly of it's characteristics with the front side having an applied band of set in shimmering faceted marcasites and etched detailing. The kissing clasps function normally and the frame is in extra fine condition with all marcasites accounted for, each one twinkling with life. Photos could not illustrate it's true nature but it is fabulous nonetheless. This purse carries very well and all structural elements work as they should. 
 The sides and bottom have a floral petit point band that connects the purse together, all securely. The original interior lining is a rich ivory tone quality satin, sporting dual pockets, a designer label, a matching satin coin purse and a signed Walborg make-up mirror, all seeming very clean with little, if any, signs of usage. Although the label reads imported genuine handmade petit point Walborg, I do believe this handbag was likely made in France. The French loved to add marcasites to their frames and it has a traditional French twisted chain handle. This stunning hand made creation measures, stuffed with tissue, 5¼ in total height by 7½ inches at it's widest, the outer band is ⅞ of an inch and the handle drops nearly 5 inches. As any 1940 vintage evening purse, this handbag will carry only your essential, a compact, lipstick, small comb, hankie or similar accessories. This would be considered small to average in size for a petit point evening purse but not considered average in condition, it is superior in shape, in fact excellent, no loss or fading of color or threads, no wear, staining and no apologies. Thank you for considering adding this exceptional purse to your wardrobe accessories, I know you will be happy to own this hand made vintage treasure.
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