Oh … the stories this sweet vintage purse could tell!

This sensational beaded flapper purse dates to circa 1920.  Covered with masses of midnight blue iridescent / carnival glass beads strung on loops of thread, giving lots of movement and shimmer.

The frame is an ornate three-dimensional art nouveau design with a black grosgrain ribbon handle, which is broken but is an easy replacement.

The interior of this flapper purse is lined in dark blue silk and is in very good condition except for a couple of small slits, probably made by the envelope that  was in side the purse.  A small beveled mirror  is attached to the top edge with a strip of silk and a matching coin purse swivels on an interior bar that is attached to the frame.  The envelope contains lots of loose beads and two straight pins.  The postmark on the envelope is 1926, Indianapolis, Indiana and it is addressed to a Miss Ruth Weaver from her chiropractor.

Measures approximately 6” in diameter, but measured from the top of the clasp to the bottom of the purse, it is about 7 ¾” from loops of beads to the tip of the clasp.

Overall, a marvelous addition to your collection.  An exceptional delight!