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1950's Kelly Beaded Bag
This one is over the top with 1950's bling in classic Kelly style, encrusted with glass opalescent beads in many shapes and sizes...faceted oval beads on the front and flap (the kind of bead that now sells for $1.00 a piece in bead catalogs)Faceted round beads and tiny seed pearl beads cover the handle and braided border..the sides and back have flowers made of faceted oval beads plus vines of seed beads on a bkgrd of sequins.All brass fittings in excellent condition,bottom is all sequins, lined in white satin,w/ pocket.Label reads "Hand Made in Hong Kong" 7" wide x 4 3/4" h. x 3" deep. The handle adds 4" to height...excellent vintage condition...only issue is faint discoloration on a couple beads really not a distraction from it's beauty.