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Lot 358
Five Framed Antique and Vintage Beaded Evening Bags
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Each presented under glass within a contemporary linen lined shadowbox frame, circa 1900s-1930s; the first with enameled and silver tone frame engraved for the sorority Delta Sigma Theta, with clear crystal beading on black fabric (Frame dimensions 16 1/2 x 14 1/2 in.); the second with silvertone frame, silver fabric with blue beading (Frame dimensions 17 x 17 in.); the third is likely early 20th century with silvertone frame in an art nouveau motif and with cut steel beading (Frame dimensions 15 x 13 1/8 in.) (some loss to beading); the fourth with art nouveau silvertone frame and black velvet body (Frame dimensions 16 x 13 in.) (some areas of wear to velvet); and the fifth of cut steel beading with handle strap (Frame dimensions 17 x 12 1/2 in.).

Not examined out of the frames.