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Lot 32
Sale 770 - Luxe Holiday: A Collectors' Collection
Dec 11, 2020
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$400 -
600
Price Realized
$344
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Lot Description
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












