A sweet and chic 1920s seed-beaded reticule handbag. The beads are iridescent in red and purples tones. The lining is a burgundy crotch with matching eyes that the drawstring is woven through. This is a small evening bag.
During the late 18th century reticules became popular which are a small drawstring closure at the top and were carried over the arm on a cord or chain. They had been the primary style of purse for the past 100 plus years. And remained in style until the early 1920s and then quickly drifted away in favor of newer, more practical styles.
