Collection of Sixteen Beaded and Embroidered Fabric and Leather Bags, 1850-1905

This lot includes sixteen bags.

THE FIRST
Steel cut bead crocheted miser purse with two squared cut silver-tone circular slip rings.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.063.1850

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 9.5"

THE SECOND
Brown, tan, and cream striped crocheted miser purse with silver-tone slip ring.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.052.1850

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 14"

THE THIRD
Ecru crocheted miser purse with hammered silver-tone slip ring and acorn charms.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.062.1850

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 9.5"

THE FOURTH
Red and brown crocheted miser purse with steel cut bead loops and tassels, and diamond patterned silver-tone slip rings.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.053.1850

Approximate Measurements:
Length (including trim): 22"

THE FIFTH
Black crocheted miser purse with silver-tone ball and chain fringe/tassel, and silver-tone slip ring.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.061.1850

Approximate Measurements:
Length (including trim): 12.5"

THE SIXTH
Green silk taffeta miser purse embellished with steel cut and jet beading, and beaded slip ring.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.055.1840

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 18"

THE SEVENTH
Gold-tone metal frame purse with multi-hued beaded hand bag in geometric and floral motif.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.051.1840

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 4.25"
Length: 3.5"

THE EIGHTH
Ivory silk moiré and gold-tone metal frame hand bag with silk thread and sequined embroidery, and chain strap.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.057.1875

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 6"
Length: 6"
Strap Drop: 4.75"

THE NINTH
Black and silver-tone steel cut bead hand bag with smooth silver-tone frame and chain strap.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.031.1905

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 4.5"
Length: 6.5"
Strap Drop: 6.75"

THE TENTH
Black crocheted bag with steel cut beading, floral and scroll motif pressed metal frame and belt chain hook.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.059.1890

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 7"
Length: 5.25"
Strap Drop: 3"

THE ELEVENTH
Multi-hued floral motif beaded bag with silver-tone floral pressed metal frame and chain straps.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.060.1890

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 9.25"
Length: 6"
Strap Drop: 10"

THE TWELFTH
Miniature brown leather coin purse with two orange lined accordion pleated compartments and center frame pocket, front silver-tone metal lock plate, and chain.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.048.1890

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 3"
Length: 4.25"
Width: 1.25"
Strap Drop: 3.75"

THE THIRTEENTH
Pink crocheted reticule with green glass beading, looped tassels, and top cinch closure.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 7.5"
Length: 5.5"
Strap Drop: 3.5"

THE FOURTEENTH
Beaded gondola and floral motif reticule with "Ricordo Divenezia" beaded on one side and braided cord cinch closure.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.047.1850

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 7.5"
Length: 4.25"

THE FIFTEENTH
Ecru crocheted hand bag with red silk ribbon woven through the edges and bow details.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 3.5"
Length: 3.5"
Strap Drop: 3.5"

THE SIXTEENTH
Natural cotton canvas drawstring bag with embroidery in red blue green.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 14.25"
Length: 12.5"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there is some negligible wear due to use and age.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though there is soiling throughout the bag, a couple of small holes, and one end has opened. The slip ring has some tarnish.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is fair with rust on the slip ring and acorn charms, soiling throughout, a missing acorn charm, and a couple of small holes.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with a small amount of rust on the tassel beads.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with a small light colored spot on pointed end of the bag.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is poor with extensive shredding, soiling, and discoloration.

THE SEVENTH
The overall condition is good with some general discoloration due to age and a small hole near the center of one side.

THE EIGHTH
The overall condition is poor with shredding throughout the bag but mostly along the top where attached to the frame and side seams, there are several missing sequins, and light soiling due to age and use. The lining is starting to split in a few areas, mostly in the front.

THE NINTH
The overall condition is good structurally though the frame has visible wear along the top and corners, the chain has darkened, and there is some missing beading mostly along the sides seams on one side of the bag.

THE TENTH
The overall condition is good structurally though the metal chain and frame has developed a patina, and there is some light fading throughout the black textile portions.

THE ELEVENTH
The overall condition is fair with multiple small holes in the beading nearest the frame on both sides, a patina has developed on the frame, and the leather lining is soiled and has split along one of the side seams.

THE TWELFTH
The overall condition is fair with the leather being brittle and worn along all the edges, potentially dry leather rot, the metal lock plate and chain has developed a patina, and the interior frame plating is worn along the top.

THE THIRTEENTH
The overall condition is very good structurally with some soiled spots around top opening and on the drawstrings.

THE FOURTEENTH
The overall condition is fair with a small hole and soiling along the upper fabric and around the cinch, the drawstring braid is unraveling, and the bottom tassel is missing its beading.

THE FIFTEENTH
The overall condition is good though the red silk ribbon is fraying throughout and has a couple of missing sections along the perimeter of the bag.

THE SIXTEENTH
The overall condition is very good with minimal soiling along the back base of the bag and a small hole on the front left near the side seam.

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Timothy Long

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Collection of Sixteen Beaded and Embroidered Fabric and Leather Bags, 1850-1905

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