An unusually large beaded bag worked with an intricate design imitating a Persian carpet, fringed--10in x 14in.; a knitted drawstring purse of orange, black and silver and gilt metal threads, 19th century; and five other beaded evening purses, early 20th century (7)

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An unusually large beaded bag worked with an intricate design imitating a Persian carpet, fringed--10in x 14in.; a knitted drawstring purse of orange, black and silver and gilt metal threads, 19th century; and five other beaded evening purses, early 20th century (7)
Provenance
Said to have belonged to a cousin of F.D.R. Roosevelt

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