Seeking help dating + more information about this purse

[kaytiej]

Hello! I recently acquired this beautiful purse at an estate sale and would greatly appreciate assistance dating it, and getting more information about it. The body of the bag is approximately 5" x 7" - it also came in what I believe is its original box. Many thanks in advance!!

 

[Midge]

Giving this a *boost* for you.

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

I know little, if anything, about dating accessories but I had to jump in and say THAT'S GORGEOUS!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

That is beautiful, these are called reticule handbag. I cannot be positive but I would say Victorian or perhaps Edwardian.

 

[kaytiej]

Giving this a *boost* for you.

Thank you so much!

 

[kaytiej]

That is beautiful, these are called reticule handbag. I cannot be positive but I would say Victorian or perhaps Edwardian.

Thank you, Mary Jane - much appreciated!

 

[Jonathan]

Very pretty - these are hard to date because there hasn't been any really good research done on dating beaded bags, and they can fool you. I suspect this one is mid 19th century - 1850s-60s. However, I have also seen some that were identified as Dutch traditional dress and made into the 20th century.

 

[kaytiej]

Thank you!