50s bags by josef white beaded evening bag - pearl scroll and gold chain

the look

a late 1950s hand-beaded evening bag by bags by josef, the new york evening bag label. it's a soft elongated hexagon covered in tiny opalescent white seed beads laid in swirling rows, with a scrolling leaf and ribbon motif outlined in faux pearl beads across the front. a gold-tone frame with a ball kiss-lock clasp opens to an ivory satin lining with a slip pocket, and a short gold curb chain hangs from the frame. made for weddings, cocktail hour, or a white dress all summer.

please note: there is light greying on the beads at the lower corners and a few small marks on the lining. see photos.

details

• era: late 1950s
• designer: bags by josef
• origin: hand beaded in japan
• design: hexagon frame bag fully covered in opalescent white seed beads with a faux pearl scroll and leaf motif on the front, gold-tone frame with ball kiss-lock clasp, gold-tone curb chain handle, ivory satin lining with slip pocket. materials and percentages - glass seed beads and faux pearl beads, satin lining
• condition: very good: light greying on the beads at the lower corners, a few small marks on the lining
• size & fit: small evening bag carried by hand or on the wrist. holds a phone, cardholder and lipstick.
• flat measurements: width 6 in, height 6.5 in to the frame, depth 1.5 in, handle drop 5 in