Need help dating & identifying a possible 1920's clutch/purse?

[rockvintagesoul]

Hi...
I just got a hold of this untagged purse/clutch, the other day, and when I got home, I did what I'm sure everyone does, and check each pocket to ensure that there is nothing left inside them.
When I checked the last pocket, I noticed that there was a Canadian coin left inside. I took a look at its date, and it was from 1928! This is certainly not a coin that is still circulating around, so this is my only clue as to the possible date of this clutch...I would even guess 1930s, but I'm hoping that someone with more vintage expertise could shed some light on this.
Would also like to know the kind of fabric used, since it is very stiff...like canvas, and am I right when I say that the floral detail on the front is a combination of embroidery and applique?


Many thanks in advance.

 

[Pinkcoke]

Gorgeous bag! It almost looks like papyrus. Can you find a seam perhaps inside a pocket, to see if the material is a woven fabric or paper?

 

[rockvintagesoul]

Thanks for responding. All the seams are folded in, but the material up close definitely has a woven texture. I looked up examples of papyrus fabric and the texture is spot on with what this bag looks like. I am so very curious about this bag! Any and all info would be helpful

 

[Pinkcoke]

Is there anything pictoral or written on those tassell beads by chance?

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

What a charming linen bag....so arts & crafts. It does look like it could be from the 20s.

 

[rockvintagesoul]

I took a look at the tassel and there seems to be no logo, picture or writing. Although it looks like a bead its actually coiled metal threading.
So far, from what I have gathered from the both of you, is that it could be 1920's, arts & crafts style , linen or papyrus fabric. This is very helpful!
Any helpful info is welcomed Thanks so far ladies!

 

[retro ruth]

If it's truly woven, then it's not papyrus.

Papyrus is not a woven fabric, in fact it's not a fabric, but a kind of paper, as Melanie mentioned. It's made by laying flat slices of reeds together in layers, the layers at right angles, and then pressing in a heavy press.

It does have horizontal and vertical fibre strands, but they don't go over and under each other in the way they do on a woven fabric. I can't quite tell from your photos, if this is woven or not. If you can do a very sharp close up, we might be able to see, but you may be able to tell yourself by eye.

This is how papyrus is made

And this is what it looks like.

Papyrus would be stiff, as you describe.

If woven, linen seems likely, perhaps the stiffness is from it being starched?

I agree with your description of applique and embroidery. That work is wonderful.