Victorian floral beaded reticule handbag - retailer early 1900s

Beaded drawstring bag from the turn of the century. Floral pattern beaded on black, with black lining. Tassel on the bottom. Needleworked eyelet top with thin ribbon for tightening.
Women often used these bags in place of pockets at the time since the fashionable silhouette was sleek and pocketless.

SIZE bag measures 9" tall not including the tassel and 5" wide.

CONDITION Good. There are some loose beads and an area of missing beads near the top.

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