Antique Crocheted Lace Purse Evening Wedding Bag Victorian

Divine antique lace purse. Sturdy for use in the way nets are, this exquisite antique, handmade linen crocheted lace bag with applique crocheted flowers will complete any wedding outfit or special occasion. Excellent condition. Antique white with some very light discoloration from long storage will come out with a hand wash, or use as is (the yellow variation of the color in the photos is due to the lighting--the bag is very clean and overall uniform in color!). 7-1/4" wide x 6" deep; the string handles are 4-1/2" above the top of the bag--just enough to hold it lightly over your forearm or gently dangling from your fingertips. The bag is open at the top and has a crenellated lace edge that can be tucked in for a cleaner look and to allow a loop thread to secure the double-popcorn soft closure that is surprisingly effective for securing contents. The body of the bag is a tatted mermaid scale design, finer on the back, denser on the front. There is one crocheted floral applique in the front center, the other flower / leaves seem crocheted into place, as are the two popcorn buttons that close the top. This bag is one of the best one of its kind that you will find. See matching lace gloves in separate listing.