Collection of Twenty One 19th and 20th Century Bags

This lot includes 21 bags and card cases.

THE FIRST
Black seed bead gathered frame bag with gold-tone metal frame set with gold seed beads and multihued enamel, beaded looped fringe along the bottom, a coiled chain handle, and hinged pressure clasp closure.
Label: Made in France / for / The Wm H. Block Co.
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7.75"
Height: 5.25"
Depth: 1.75"
Handle Drop: 4"

THE SECOND
White, pearlescent, and taupe seed bead frame bag with gold-tone stamped frame, attached chain handle, light pink rosette snap closure, and front cameo. Mirror included.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7.5"
Height: 5"
Width: 2"
Strap Drop: 6"

THE THIRD
Black seed bead frame clutch with black enamel inlaid silver-tone frame and rhinestone set silver-tone floral hinged clasp.
Label: Langlois & Jargeais
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 11"
Height: 5.75"
Width: 1"

THE FOURTH
White seed beaded flap top clutch bag with gold-tone metal frame.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 9"
Height: 3.75"
Width: 1.75"

THE FIFTH
Black seed beaded baguette frame bag with antique gold-tone frame embellished with silver and black beads, rhinestones, and metal braid, and top hinged clasp. Mirror included.
Label: Ed B. Robinson
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8"
Height: 4.25"
Width: 1.75"
Strap Drop: 5"

THE SIXTH
Black satin snap pouch embellished with black, green, blue, and pink seed beading in floral motif.
Label: Illegible
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 4.5"
Height: 3.5"
Width: 0.75"

THE SEVENTH
Black seed beaded coin purse embroidered with multi-hued floral chain stitching, and gold-tone frame with top globe kissing closure.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 3.5"
Height: 2.5"
Width: 1.5"

THE EIGHTH
White faille scalloped frame bag embellished with pearl finished beading, gold and silver metallic thread and multi-hued floral embroidery, and rhinestones, a silver-tone metal frame set with rectangular rhinestones, and hinged clasp closure. Mirror included.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7.5"
Height: 4.5"
Width: 1.25"
Strap Drop: 1.75"

THE NINTH
White faille frame clutch bag embellished with gold metallic thread and multi-hued floral embroidery, a gold-tone metal frame set with mini faux pearls, and hinged clasp closure. Mirror included.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7.75"
Height: 4.5"
Width: 1.5"

THE TENTH
Multi-hued floral cross stitch on white frame bag with etched gold-tone frame, chain handle, and top floral die-cut hinged closure. Mirror and comb included.
Label: JB & Co Vienna Handwork
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7"
Height: 4.75"
Width: 1.25"
Strap Drop: 6"

THE ELEVENTH
Red pastoral scene tapestry style frame bag with chain handle, gold-tone frame set with faceted beads and red enamel, and top hinged closure. Mirror and snap pouch included.
Label: Bacher & Co. / Vienna / I. Wollzeile 14
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7"
Height: 5.5"
Width: 1.25"
Strap Drop: 6.5"

THE TWELFTH
Yellow and multi-hued floral beaded frame bag with beaded fringe, blue silk braided cord shoulder strap with globe bead detail, and top gold-tone etched metal kissing closure set with enamel shapes.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7"
Height: 8.75"
Width: 0.5"
Strap Drop: 20.25"

THE THIRTEENTH
White silk floral brocade snap pouch with multi-hued ikat "watercolor" motif and lined in leather.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 3.75"
Height: 2.5"

THE FOURTEENTH
Gray neo-classical motif tapestry card case lined in ivory silk moiré.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements: (folded)
Length: 2.25"
Height: 3.25"

THE FIFTEENTH
Dark purple with red floral and vine hand painted card case lined in gray brocade and edges with leather. Six cards included with painted exotic birds embellished with feathers included.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements: (folded)
Length: 4.25"
Height: 2.75"

THE SIXTEENTH
White seed beaded coin purse with pink, blue, and yellow beaded flower motif and top gold-tone metal kissing closure.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 4.25"
Height: 3"

THE SEVENTEENTH
White, blue, pink, and yellow seed bead coin purse with chevron pattern and top gold-tone metal frame with kissing closure.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 4"
Height: 2.25"

THE EIGHTEENTH
White seed beaded circular coin purse with brown, yellow, pink, and blue floral motif, and top gold-tone metal frame with kissing closure.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 3.75"
Height: 3.5"

THE NINETEENTH
White seed beaded coin purse with pink, blue, and green floral chain stitched embroidery, and gold-tone metal frame with kissing closure.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 4.25"
Height: 2.75"

THE TWENTIETH
White seed beaded bill fold with pink, blue, green, and metallic thread floral chain stitched embroidery, and attached gold-tone metal frame satin coin purse with kissing closure.
Label: Jollos / Original
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements: (folded)
Length: 4.5"
Height: 3.25"

THE TWENTY-FIRST
White seed beaded bill fold with metallic gold spots and lined in red ribbed silk with small snap pouch.
Label: Made in France / Marguerite Fresse / Paris
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements: (folded)
Length: 3.75"
Height: 3.25"

Property from the Carmen S. Holeman Trust, Indianapolis, Indiana