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.