Friday, August 27, 2010

Recently my mother sent me a package containing two lovely, little vintage aprons and this:


It was just so perfect and wonderful that I just about died. This satchel belonged to my Great Grandma Coyle, whom I don't remember ever actually meeting. She obviously had wonderful taste!



The bead work is impeccable and I can only imagine how long it must have taken to hand sew each tiny, individual bead.



The inside lining is wonderfully silky and has but one little stain. I think that makes it even more enchanting. Did my Great Grandma Coyle spill coffee or tea on her bag as she dined with her friends or family??? It's so fun to imagine!

1 comment:

Secondhand Stella said...

So pretty! I love these beaded purses.