Hello, I inherited a small black and red apple seed pouch/purse from my Grandmother, who inherited it from her Grandmother. (See Pics attached.) The story is that My Great-Great Grandmother received this purse sometime during the 1870's to early 1880's in Southern Saskatchewan, Canada. Any apple seed beaded bag I look up online indicates that they were made in the 60's or 70's. I, however, I did find a Botanical jewelry site that said apple seed jewelry items can date back much earlier and could be a product of Native Americans. Does anyone have any information on the history and age of these bags? Any information would be helpful. Thanks, Sherry
Hello, The design smacks 1930s but such shapes remained into the 1970s. I think you purse is 1930ish, I don't think any earlier. The red pods brings to mind the Natal Mahogany Tree. Jewelry is one thing, bags and purses another.