Old basket purse

Discussion in 'Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing' started by NewEngland, Oct 26, 2019.

  1. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    Hello everyone,

    This is the sweetest little drawstring purse which looks very old. The bottom is a woven basket - maybe woven pine needles?with a fisherman net top that is lined with white silk fabric and a drawstring with tassel at the end. The basket is 4" round. There are little bows made of the basket material decorating the basket itself. Has anyone ever seen something like this? Is it Native American? Age? Any other information is appreciated. Thanks.

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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    I don't think it is Native American, although the basket portion is made of pine needles. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there were a lot of magazines and other publications with instructions for ladies' crafts. I suspect this may be an example of such home made work.
     
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  3. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    It is very cute, too. :)
     
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