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Purse

Description: Purse of gunmetal mesh, suitable for afternoon use. Rectangular frame, plain polished gunmetal / steel frame with ball/snap closure and matching chain of elongated links. Body of purse formed of gunmetal / steel mesh, with linked chain latticework along bottom edge, terminating in small spheres. Inside of frame is engraved "Bessie H. Brown" and "Dallas Texas 4205 Swiss Avenue" Measurements: 26 cm. from top of clasp to bottom of fringe; 19.5 cm at widest part of bag.
Date: 1912
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Blue cotton purse

Description: Purse of midnight blue cotton velvet with pewter cathedral frame in filigree leaves/vine motif. Chain of pewter colored metal; flip closure matching frame with velvet pull tab. Gathered base with crochet ball and chenille tassel accent. Lining of yellow satin (deteriorated); built in change purse section on axel with ball twist closure and metal frame. No labels. Measurements: Width: 7 1/2" Height: 9", without handle Height: 17 1/2", with handle Depth: 2"
Date: 1919/1922
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Mesh purse

Description: Purse of silver mesh in square shape with triangle mesh fringe and alternating dangles of teardrops and spheres. Square metal frame with etching on one side. Single handle of oval chain links. Ball twist closure. Interior of frame stamped "GERMAN SILVER" Measurements: 14 cm x 14 cm excluding frame and fringe.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Mesh purse

Description: Metal mesh purse with chatelaine-style clasp, of silver-toned metal with small pink floral print throughout. Art-deco inspired arched metal closure, with a small silver-toned chain. Metal mesh pouch with fringe of mesh at the bottom. No markings.
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Purse

Description: Purse of cream velvet with design in pearls and gold beads accented with flowers designed in wheat shaped beads. Gold metal frame outlined in pearls. Snap closure accented with pull tab of four pearl pendant drop. Finger ring handle on back. Lined in cream colored silk with single slip pocket and enclosed double-sided mirror. No labels. Measurements: 18 cm across widest part of purse; 11.5 cm in height.
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Purse

Description: Evening purse of iridescent blue beads. Metallic blue cut beads in a pattern of concentric ovals creating a "raindrops in water" ripple effect. Short, 12" strap at top, one end connected to each side of frame. Metal mount is covered with the beading except for the brass ball-snap closure at center top. Interior is lined in royal blue silk and has one inner pocket. Stamped on pocket: "Made in Belgium / by hand / Walborg" Measurements: 20.5 cm h x 20.5 cm at bottom and 14 cm across frame x 2 cm… more
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Walborg Purses
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded handbag

Description: Chatelaine bag of faceted jet beads in circular pattern. Ornate silver figural frame and circular ornate twist tab closure; plain on back. Fabric back and lining. Looped fringe of self. Large linked metal chain and hook in ornate figure of a woman (Athena?). No labels or markings. Measurements: 14 cm in diameter
Date: 1900/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Clutch

Description: Clutch style purse of brown leather and denim blue cording embellished with brass star on front face. Hidden snap closure of brass. Lined in blue moire with two slip pockets. Includes beveled mirror backed in matching blue moire; measures 3" x 2 1/4". Measurements: Width: 8 1/16" Height: 5 1/2" Depth: 1/2"
Date: 1920/1935
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded purse

Description: Drawstring purse of gold beads. Crocheted, trapezoidal shape; trimmed with intertwined loops of matching beads at opening and base. Twisted gold satin cord. Unlined. No labels.
Date: unknown
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coin purse

Description: Coin purse of bright violet/magenta velvet with brass frame and ball twist closure. Leather divided lining. Perhaps a child's purse. Measurements: 6 cm x 6.5 cm
Date: 1880
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coin purse

Description: Change purse of pink peach satin with decoratively etched frame of metallic gold. Twist closure. Lined in pink satin. No labels. Width: 4 1/8" Length: 3" Depth: 1/16"
Date: 1945/1965
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Tapestry purse

Description: Purse of black tapestry with multicolor floral design. Rectangular, gold metal frame in rose motif and plunger type closure. Double chain handle; rose colored silk lining. Small coin purse of light blue silk inside handbag with semicircular frame and twist ball closure. Measurements: 25 cm from top of clasp to bottom of bag; 21 cm across the widest part of the bag.
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Reticule

Description: Reticule of blue stain with purple ribbon drawstring closure. Velvet diamond on front with beadwork pattern of a basket of flowers. Six bead covered spheres dangle from bottom (two missing). Bottom of bag tapers to a triangular point at the bottom. Two missing bead covered spheres are inside the bag. Measurements: 25 cm from top of the bag to bottom; 17 cm across measured from right before the bag begins to taper.
Date: 1910/1919
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pouch handbag

Description: Pouch style handbag of white suede with red print in a curving pattern reminiscent of a spirograph. Double handle of matching suede. Rectangular frame of gold tone metal with crescent shaped flip clasp. Lined in red/orange satin; double and single patch pockets. Designer label: Switkes / handbag Measurements: Width: 7 1/4" Height: 5 1/2", without handle Height: 12 1/2", with handle Depth: 4" b) Change purse of matching satin with silver ball twist clasp. Measurements: Width:3" Height:2 3/4" D… more
Date: 1960
Creator: Switkes, Stanley
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bandbag

Description: a) Handbag of cobalt blue, black, red and multicolored beads in a scene with a man kneeling in front of a griffin with a decorative border. Rectangular, metal frame with leaf pattern and ornate openwork clasp at center-top; decorative 18" chain with links formed as blossoms; fully lined in dark pink silk crepe with two inner pockets. Scene on bag is Assyrian. Measurements: 8 3/4" from clasp to base; 6 1/2" wide at widest; chain extends 9 1/2" from frame to furthest point. b) Powder puff of … more
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Purse

Description: Purse of brown and tan woven burlap-type fabric and brown leather. Rectangular, with rounded bottom and edges. Sides of fabric, end panels of leather, with leather handles and trim with brass hardware. Closure is a 1" inch leather strap with "door knocker" type fixture with a turn key closure. One zippered pocket interior center creates three distinct compartments. Designer's stamp on interior zippered pocket: "Etienne Aigner / Hand Made"
Date: 1975
Creator: Aigner, Etienne
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded Purse

Description: Handbag of multicolored glass beads in floral garden pattern with birds. Silver metal frame in rectangular shape with red jeweled snap closure. Bag has rounded corners at bottom, transparent beaded fringe and chain handle. Pink satin lining. Trimmed with bead fringe.
Date: 1914
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Purse

Description: Handbag with cast and chased silver frame decorated with openwork figures of children harvesting grapes. Ball/snap closure. Silver suspension chain of alternating oval links and links formed of three flower-heads. Bag is oval shaped, black wool with petite point embroidery decoration on each side of a bouquet of trumpet shaped flowers. Pink satin lining. Hallmarked "800" on frame.
Date: 1880/1889
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Purse

Description: Cosmetic case of silver in envelope shape with etching. Plunger opening. Gold interior of floral design with mirror and openings to hold makeup. Silver chain handle alternates between chain links and bars.
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Purse

Description: Handbag of bronze, brass and aqua metal beads in floral pattern. Rectangular shape, Art Nouveau silver frame with white and green enamel with red, blue, and light green cabochons. Filigree snap closure has large, circular green cabochon. Fringe of self with ends finished in clusters of 3 brass beads. Double chain handle can be worn as single to extend handle longer.
Date: 1910
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: a) Dress of a full-length drop-waist skirt of woven navy drapery fabric with vertical box pleats, and matt black canvas bodice gently gathered into yoke of black vinyl leather; bodice has a U-dip in back with an elastic strap across the opening; sleeveless with straps of black vinyl leather; lined in fine black cotton. b,c) Sandals with chunky embellishment of black leather pods on two straps of black patent leather woven through brown suede; back strap with section of elastic; flat sandal; siz… more
Date: 2007
Creator: Marni
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Purse

Description: Handbag of glass beads of boldly colored shades of green, yellow, red, blue, pink and black in a somewhat stylized floral design. Bronze frame cast with floral forms and openwork, and set with navy blue and green cabochons. Roses on frame have remains of applied coloration. Suspension chain in rope form with spaced clusters of green and blue beads. Bag has looped and twisted fringe at bottom composed of green and black faceted beads. Pink satin lining, mostly deteriorated. Ball and socket filig… more
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Purse

Description: Handbag of black silk faille with multicolored floral embroidery. Purse has round, gold frame in leaf motif and plunger closure. Gold chain handle. Peach lining with pocket. Retailer's label: " Sanger Bros. Inc. / Paris - France" Label above pocket in side of purse: "Made in France"
Date: 1920/1929
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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