{"product_id":"1950s-pearl-beaded-floral-clutch","title":"1950s Pearl Beaded Clutch Champagne Floral Evening Bag Bridal Purse","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral beadwork and compact shape fit mid century formal style, bridal accessories, vintage evening wear, and a collection of hand beaded purses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"Pearl beaded floral clutch purse\"\u003ePearl beaded floral clutch purse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zippered evening clutch bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne toned pearlescent plastic beads, white seed beads, metallic glass tube beads, satin lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne pearl, white, metallic silver and gold tones, cream interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid century floral beaded evening and bridal accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 1\/2 inches wide x 4 inches tall x 1 inch thick at the base. Weight 8 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This clutch shows light vintage use while remaining clean, complete looking, and suitable for display or occasional wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe champagne toned pearl beads remain densely arranged across the front, back, sides, and base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe white seed bead outlines and metallic tube bead floral details remain clearly defined across the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe zipper teeth, zipper slider, and matching pearl beaded pull are present in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe satin lining and interior slip pocket remain intact, and no major interior stains are visible in the supplied photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo odor was noted when the purse was inspected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metallic tube beads show scattered darkening and variation in tone consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe light satin interior shows mild wrinkling and general age wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall areas of the underlying fabric and thread are visible between beads when viewed closely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major exterior stains are visible in the supplied photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zipper closure and matching beaded pull give the small bag a practical finish while keeping the beadwork as the main feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. 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