👜 Antique Floral Beaded Purse – Attributed to Whiting & Davis, c.1910

Description A striking early 20th-century hand-beaded purse, attributed to Whiting & Davis, featuring vibrant floral motifs in raised glass beads. Each flower—rendered in turquoise blue, rose pink, and golden yellow—is outlined in contrasting white and brown beads against a deep velvet background, framed with bright red velvet trim. The purse’s hand-stitched construction, micro-bead detailing, and white beaded edging exemplify early American handbag craftsmanship circa 1910. The interior retains its original cotton lining, now partially fragmented with expected fabric wear from age. This beautiful example is both collectible and display-worthy—a tactile reminder of the decorative artistry of early Whiting & Davis and their contemporaries. Details • Brand/Attribution: Whiting & Davis (unsigned, early period style) • Origin: United States • Period: Early 20th Century (c.1910) • Materials: Glass beads, velvet, cotton fabric • Construction: Hand-beaded on fabric, red velvet trim, fold-over flap • Lining: Fabric (aged, deteriorated) • Dimensions: Approx. 5.5” W × 6.5” H • Hardware: None (fabric closure) Condition Fair antique condition overall. • Noticeable fabric fraying and tears at upper edges • Loose and missing beads in areas • Interior lining aged and fragmented • Colors remain vivid; beadwork largely intact • Structurally stable for display