Brown suede six sided Reticule Purse in an hour glass shape

Brown suede six sided Reticule Purse in an hour glass shape with a small outer snap coin purse on each side. All edges of both are beaded in clear and black glass beads with a decorative diamond pattern and a 2-1/2” looped fringe in clear glass beads. 2 metal eyelets along the top for drawstring. 9-1/2 long without fringe. DATE: Edwardian Period, early 1900s.

2010.61.7a Red leather Pouch style purses with brass framing along the opening and an embossed Egyptian motif across the top. The clasp, with two royal lions and a center ring is the same on both sides of the purses. The red leather handles, with slight differences, are looped and meant to be carried on the wrist. After King Tut’s Tomb was discovered in 1923 Egyptian motifs became very popular in clothing, jewelry, advertising and all aspects of life. DATE: Circa 1925.

2-1/2” wide brass frame across the top is embossed with 2 Egyptian dogs or perhaps cats. Both animals were revered and in early carvings and murals they often looked so similar that it can be hard to distinguish between them. Purse is lined in purple taffeta w/a small taffeta pouch and covered mirror attached to the inside. Label reads, “Warranted crushed leather.” 6-1/2’ at its widest and 6-3/4” long.