Edwardian 1910's Floral Beaded Coin Purse

Hand-beaded coin purse with beaded fringe and floral embroidery.

Metal hardware appears to be Gold painted Copper.

Has precious metal thread embroidery on the inside lining.

Made in France

Here's a short bio about the original owner, Celia Hacker

Celia grew up in Quincy, IL. in the early 1900s. She was the youngest of five sisters and two brothers and always had an interest in dress design. She attended the McDowell School of Costume Design in New York City from around 1919 to 1922 and worked in one of the city's Fifth Ave. dress shops. She also worked in Chicago for a time. Her daughter, Charlotte Smith also enjoyed sewing and working with different textiles but focused more on quilt making. Charlotte owned The Patchworks Quilt Shop in Fargo and was the first president of the North Dakota Quilters Guild. 

From direct descendants

circa 1910's, France

AP.4.17.34.ED