Fabric Silk Purse with Antique French Ribbonwork Trim | Mirror Base mid century The decoration stands about 4-3/4"

The decoration stands about 4-3/4" high

The handle still moves up and down with ease - the lid opens and closes as it should although the left side of the lid needs to be pushed down a little so that it is flush with the base

the sentiment is GREETINGS

including "garters and lingerie"

has a small gift card on the inside

Fabric Silk Purse with Antique French Ribbonwork Trim | Mirror Base mid century The decoration stands about 4-3/4"Dating to the very early 1900s, may I offer this stunning French Silk Taffeta evening drawstring purse. With gold trim over a striped French Blue silk taffeta, the main focal point of the reticule is the French ribbon garland in pale pastel coloring with green trim. The ribbon is found on both sides of the purse and is simply the most beautiful SMALL garland I have ever seen. The purse is built over the bottom mirror which sadly has broken in half