Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton with trim along the top portion of solid embroidery in red, dark blue and white cotton; design of figured bands ending in triangles feather edged; zig-zag, dots, arrows; embroidery does not extend all the around the bag as the underarm portion of the sleeve was left undone; metal eyelets; no straps.
Purse of ribbed maroon velvet embellished with delicate silver coils in a radiating sun; coil design is on flap in a floral design with leaves and saz leaves; background of design has two parallel lines of coils throughout; interior is lined in faille and has one small inner pocket; purse closes with a small metal clasp; twisted, multi-colored cord handle.
Pouch of natural woven linen needlepoint embroidered in an open-mesh of nine floral sprays of pink with black center and purple with yellow center flowers with black stems with green filled leaves; floral sprays alternate and have three of the same flowers on each spray except for the top left spray which has one purple flower and two pink flowers; drawstring closure at top; bottom of bag is embroidered with smaller flowers.
Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton with heavy textural embroidery in black silk; solid embroidered band along the top with distinct motifs dipping down in straight lines separated by open space; two braided cord stripes create a short handle.
Handbag of white woven cotton with black stripes and lower band of navy and red check pattern; center embroidery of red and yellow chevron design; main bag is white with stripes at the center; long fringe of twisted white cords; the handle is a dowel wrapped in navy yarn.
Purse of beige silk brocaded with vines and flowers and ribbons in shades of pink, blue, green, red, brown and orange; lined in golden beige faille with two inner pockets; frame is missing. May have been re-purposed from an older fabric.
Satchel of magenta silk with vertical stripes in green, fuchsia, yellow, and white; laid-in work at top; bag is constructed with only two panels of fabric; sides and strap are one with the second panel folded at the bottom to create the center; panels are hand-stitched together with pale green thread; side/ strap panels are fringed at the bottom.
Satchel of indigo woven silk with hand-brocaded 8-pointed stars, floral motifs, and zig-zag geometric band along the top in white, yellow, and pink silk floss; bag is constructed with only two panels of fabric; sides and strap are one with the second panel folded at the bottom to create the center; side/ strap panels are fringed at the bottom.
a) Clutch of pearlized seed beads with circles of floral embroidery in pale shades of pink, blue, and golden yellow; circular shape with half-circle zip closure at top; cord string and bone colored bead at end of zipper; inner lining of kid leather with a single pocket; pocket holds a round mirror (b) backed with leather.
Pouch of red fine woven cotton or linen embroidered in a chain stitch in soft floral-like motifs in yellow-orange, blue, green, white, red, and black with mirror-work; woven green fabric at top with drawstring closure with pom-poms; bottom and side is embellished with colorful pom-poms.
Clutch of brown woven cord blocked in 3 rectangles at front and back; cord spirals out from center; sides feature braided trim of copper wire encased in clear plastic; zipper closure at top with leather tab on the zipper; lined in brown taffeta with pockets.
Beaded pouch handbag of beige beads with large floral design around the middle; crocheted at top with drawstring closure with brown braided cord; beaded tassel at bottom; flowers are in reds, white, blue, purple and orange with green leaves; lined in ivory silk (deteriorating).
Handbag of off-white crochet in a fan stitch with a handle of carved ivory celluloid in an open floral design; flower in center of handle rotates to secure the closed bag; lined in yellow rayon.
Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton embroidered in browns with accents of pale pastel colors of silk; vertical bands of solid embroidery with decorative motifs between; triangles with feathered edges along top; solid embroidery uses texture to create zig-zag and triangular patterns; two braided cord straps of black, green and red make a handle.
Purse of hand painted metal mesh with Art Deco design in blue and dark orange on cream colored ground; silver metal frame with embossed floral, filigree design; silver metal chain handle.
a) Purse of black moire silk with box pleat in center is gathered into the leather covered frame at top; bottom portion of purse is covered with brown pebbled leather; frame features snap of silver roses at top-center; short leather handle; purse is lined in blue silk taffeta in a watercolor floral design with a single pocket. b) Mirror backed with leather and covered with white floral silk; small, round shape. c.d) 2 pencils with imprint of; Dickens American Pencil Co. 1040 Nevada USA.
Purse-style handbag of honey brown pebbled leather with gold frame and clasp at top; handle of rounded honey brown leather; exposed stitching at bottom; interior pocket and zipper compartment within; leather tag within; lined in antique patterned cotton.
Handbag created from a gourd with hand carved geometric and textural designs; flat back; leather trim and leather strap; snap closure at top; lined in black and fuchsia cotton with a vibrant floral print. This is a traditional art that women of Tobago use as a source of income.
Handbag of reddish-brown leather in a rectangular shape with fold-over flap and brass twist closure at front center-bottom; wide handle is wider in middle and secured on the sides with a self-covered button accent; interior pockets and compartments.
Satchel of black woven cotton with horizontal figured bands in white, green, rust, and yellow rayon floss; bag is constructed with only two panels of fabric; sides and strap are one with the second panel folded at the bottom to create the center; side/ strap panels are fringed at the bottom.
Shan bag of deep turquoise woven cotton with a simple floral motif embroidery in horizontal lines across the bag and strap, alternating with a row of a few white stitches; fringe at lower corners; tote-style bag; unlined.
Clutch of navy blue leather with box pleat at center-front; fold-over top with concealed snap closure; piped trim on front; back has a leather handle that one can slip her hand through; 2 inner compartments with multiple pockets and 1 zipper pocket; attached handle at back.
Handbag of camel brown leather; mini-saddle-style bag with flap opening and oval knob at bottom with wound ends; oval handle at top is attached by rolled, wound leather design; inner pocket with embossed label. Made in France.
a) Bucket-style handbag of brown alligator leather with gold metal clasp closure at top; Gold frame opens to a V-shape with pocket sections within; handle of self-leather. b) Coin Purse of brown alligator with frame of tiny alligator pattern; gold snap closure at top.
Purse of black and silver beads in an Art Nouveau, filigree design; brass frame with snap closure at top; beaded looped fringe at bottom; round beaded handle; lined in black cambric with single pocket.
Clutch of black leather with silver trim on corners; back center features a leather handle for ease of carrying; book-style clutch opens to reveal inner flap and pocket on upper flap, and two compartments and two pockets on inner bottom; snap closure; ribbing and silver bar accent within; handle of leather at center-back.
a) Handbag of black velvet embellished with metallic threads and tiny mirrors; fold-over flaps at top; handle of black velvet; bottom and sides trimmed in mirrors surrounded by metallic threads. b) Belt of black velvet covered with mirrors surrounded by metallic threads.
Handbag of heavyweight, hand-spun, hand-woven natural white cotton with a 4 7/8" solid embroidered band trim along the top in a geometric pattern with linear designs in red and blue; bag has been repurposed from a portion of a sleeve, the underside of which was not fully embroidered, giving the handbag a design only part way around; bag has braided cord straps in an orange and blue twist.
Purse of gold mesh chainmail with ring gate top that has accordion opening; short gold chain handle; top ring has attached gold lid closes over the ring when its fully closed; lined in orange woven rayon.
Purse of enameled metal mesh in a green and off-white check pattern; zigzag trim at bottom; metal frame embossed with filigree designs; snap closure at top; small attached chain handle of elongated 8-shapes alternating with round rings.
Reticule handbag of mustard yellow (turmeric) tatted lace with drawstring closure; bottom of bag and ends of drawstring are finished with a fan-shaped cup; intricate open-work design; coin purse.
Purse of beaded velvet and navy faille trim with bead design in green, pale periwinkle, yellow, red and blue outlined in opaque white; single pocket opening lined in forest green wool or linen; fold-over flap closes with single hook and eye (eye missing); tiny bag; loop bead fringe around sides and bottom (most missing).
Bag of hand-woven vertical striped wool in black, red, and white with horizontal figured bands of added weft cotton threads in turquoise, yellow, and white; bottom has 1 1/2" fringe; drawstring closure at top with tassels.
Tote handbag of coarse scratchy wool in dark brown with embroidered trim in light brown and natural white across the top; long braided wool strands fall below the hem from the upper section.
Handbag of muted red and natural manila hemp (abaca fiber) hand-crocheted in a shell pattern and lined with red net rengue (pineapple cloth); clutch style bag is shaped in a half circle with a circular top that folds over to conceal a single snap closure; inner of white muslin.
Handbag of pale green silk crepe embroidered in beige silk; embroidery of a garden with a gazebo and two figures preparing for tea. one figure is kneeling on a round mat with tiny eyelet pulled work; bag is trimmed in wound pink yarn; drawstring closure at top; Chinese knots with tassel at sides; bag is lined in ivory silk.
Wallet of stiffened plain woven cotton with a blue stitched trim and a cross stitched dragon on the cover flap in silk floss of blues, yellow, red, white, and black; single pocket with flap.
Reticule of faceted iridescent cobalt 4mm beads stitched with purple cord; beaded fringe along opening; beaded tassel at bottom; pouch has a drawstring of gold metal chain.
Beaded pouch bag with crocheted drawstring closure; light gold beaded body with center ring of white and red, and blue flowers with green leaves; tiny multi-colored beads flower design trims the top and bottom; lined in peach silk that has mostly deteriorated.
a) U.S. Navy women's handbag of black faux leather with flap that has a center-front snap closure; multiple compartments of black bengaline within; rectangular shape; adjustable cross-body strap. b) Coin purse of black bengaline with leather trim; snap closure on front flap.
U.S. Navy women's handbag of dark brown/black faux leather with front flap with center-front snap closure; rectangular shape; multiple compartments within; adjustable cross-body strap.
Handbag of black faux leather with gold twist closure at center-front flap; rectangular shape; multiple compartments within; adjustable cross-body strap.
a) Clutch of pale yellow and grey faux leather; large rectangular shape with multiple inner compartments; flap closure with center snap. Coin purse of black synthetic with snap closure.
Tote-style handbag of pink straw woven with white plastic cord; white cord is braided as handle; gold chain accents at front and back; lined in pink faille with coin purse designed within the lining. Made in Italy.