Needlepoint Art Deco Purse with Tension Closure Japanese as if subtly pointing toward

as if subtly pointing toward what lies at its center

) It was not until the 1980s that the company was purchased by Limited Brands and became the sort of chain as we know it today

it was purchased from an estate in Littleton

Hand-painted and finely made

and there are a couple of small tears to the cotton ground of one of the sleeves

Needlepoint Art Deco Purse with Tension Closure Japanese as if subtly pointing towardI think this beautifully constructed, vintage needlepoint purse, with an Art Deco sort of a feel, is a wonderful blend of haute and homespun, great for a gala but also with jeans and a t shirt. I like to think it was made for a special occasion, as part of a head to toe ensemble that perhaps also included a perfectly tailored suit, spectator pumps, and a fabulous hat with a feather or two. Whatever the case, I am sure she had a lot of style. Great