Private collection of Jen Funk Segrest

Yup, this one is all mine. I’m still a bit in shock.

Here’s my observations:

• Size 11/0 Czech beads for sure match up, they are the same size. I have a few pics showing some modern translucent pink 11/0 from my supplies next took the period beads on the bag.
• Design was worked vertically and folded and joined on the sides nearly invisibly. I think. Then it was slipped lover the satin inner bag and the top border of beads was attached to a braided type stitch that goes through the fine kidskin leather lining that bears the entire weight of the beads.
• There is very little damage, a few missing beads on the corners where likely tassles were once attached.
• One section looks to have some navy blue thread worked in to close a damaged area. It has distinct twisted ply not seen in the other threads, it might be newer repair. I have seen them use multiple colors in period pieces of embroidery, but need to have more time.

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