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Designer Calvaire Hand Beaded Purse in Baby BlueVintage French Evening Handbag, ca.1940's |
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This vintage evening purse comes in a color that I have not see before, a soft yet distinct baby blue. Hand beaded in France, during the 1930 - 1940's era, for the well known New York jewelry designer, Calvaire. Sparkling crystal glass seed beads have been hand stitched onto a baby blue background tone that is most rare indeed. Certainly, I have not seen a vintage evening bag in this color tone before now. I'm showing you lots of photos so you will immediately fall in live with this charming evening bag. |
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My photos do a good job of depicting the curvy pattern of the glass beads and the color tone, although blue is always a challenge, I believe my photos are reasonably accurate. This beaded handbag is snugly gathered and cinched at the frame's edge, all very secure. The beading is fully intact, I find no losses, damages or previous repairs, truthfully, I'm having a hard time getting past this really delightful color. The purse is the same, both front and back sides, and has been professionally cleaned for you future enjoyment, leaving only a scent of freshness. There doesn't seem to be any issues to mention, this bag has been well cared for and I couldn't be happier with it.
The pattern carries itself through to the bottom, as shown and the sides have a fairly roomy gusset. Stuffed with tissue, this little treasure measures 4¾ in height by 6¾ in width, the sides span out about 1½ inches and the delicate chain handle drops the purse by 4½ inches. The purse is secure to the frame at all points with no snagged threads or other apologies. The overall look is quite adorable, this handbag will surely receive it's fair share of compliments, the color alone will melt a few hearts.
The gold tone frame is as lovely as the remainder of the purse with it's decorative beading, all done is crystal glass beads, all secure to the frame. The lift to open clasp is in sound condition and the purse opens and closes as it should. The interior is lined in a pale, barely blue quality satin interior, it has two trimmed pockets, one with it's designer label. The lining is nice and clean with little if any age or usage to be seen. The last photo shows it along side a very pale pink evening bag, with the color showing very well in that photo. I know you will enjoy carrying this vintage designer baby blue evening handbag to your next special occasion and if blue is is favorite color, you will adore it.
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