1950s Pearl Beaded Clutch Champagne Floral Evening Bag Bridal Purse

This 1950s pearl beaded clutch is a slim rectangular evening bag covered in champagne toned pearlescent beads with white seed bead and metallic floral decoration across the front.

The exterior beadwork appears largely intact, the zipper and matching beaded pull are present, and the light satin interior is clean overall with light age wear and no major stains noted.

The floral beadwork and compact shape fit mid century formal style, bridal accessories, vintage evening wear, and a collection of hand beaded purses.

Details

• Item: Pearl beaded floral clutch purse
• Item Type: Zippered evening clutch bag
• Era: 1950s
• Materials: Champagne toned pearlescent plastic beads, white seed beads, metallic glass tube beads, satin lining
• Color: Champagne pearl, white, metallic silver and gold tones, cream interior
• Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark
• Style: Mid century floral beaded evening and bridal accessory
• Dimensions: 7 1/2 inches wide x 4 inches tall x 1 inch thick at the base. Weight 8 ounces.
• Special Features: Dense pearl bead covering, floral seed bead and metallic tube bead design on the front, pearl beaded back, zipper closure, matching beaded zipper pull, and interior slip pocket

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• Graded Very Good: This clutch shows light vintage use while remaining clean, complete looking, and suitable for display or occasional wear.
• The champagne toned pearl beads remain densely arranged across the front, back, sides, and base.
• The white seed bead outlines and metallic tube bead floral details remain clearly defined across the front.
• The zipper teeth, zipper slider, and matching pearl beaded pull are present in the photos.
• The satin lining and interior slip pocket remain intact, and no major interior stains are visible in the supplied photos.
• No odor was noted when the purse was inspected.

Issues / Wear

• The metallic tube beads show scattered darkening and variation in tone consistent with age.
• The light satin interior shows mild wrinkling and general age wear.
• Small areas of the underlying fabric and thread are visible between beads when viewed closely.
• No major exterior stains are visible in the supplied photos.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
• Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
• Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
• Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

Collector's Notes

Beaded evening bags were a familiar part of formal dress in the 1950s, when compact purses were made to carry a few essentials without competing with a dress or suit.

The zipper closure and matching beaded pull give the small bag a practical finish while keeping the beadwork as the main feature.

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Disclaimer

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Please Note

These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.

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