Victorian Mourning Black Glass Bead Beggars Bag Drawstring Evening Purse

For consideration is this antique black glass bead evening bag or purse. The style is called a beggar’s bag and it closes with a drawstring. This is most likely a Victorian Mourning bag, made sometime between the 1900s and the 1920s. It features small loops of beads alternating with rows of beads.

The purse measures 9 inches long from the opening to above the tassel ball. The opening measures 6 inches while flat and a single hand can be inserted into the opening. The drawstrings measure 21 inches long relaxed. The tassel ball measures ¾ inch in diameter and the tassel loops measure 5½ inches long. The rows of loops on the purse body measure 1 inch long.

The base tassel is a little weak with evidence of a fractured loop and originally there may have been more loops on the tassel. The fuchsia lining is fully intact and may have been replaced at some point in time. There is no makers mark and this is in beautiful antique condition. Buyer will pay shipping on a 2 pound box. Thank you for looking!

NOTE:  For women during the Victorian period, mourning attire included every conceivable article of clothing as well as hair accessories, stationery, umbrellas, fans, and purses.