VERY Old Beaded Purse
I am not sure how old this purse is but it looks VERY old. It is very delicate so I have never used it. It came in a lot of 9 purses I bought on ebay. It is missing some beads here and there and it stained. It would have been quite beautiful in its day! On the inside it has a label that states " Manufactured Under Ladies Handbag code Authority - NRA Code - 316221". It also came with a small mirror.
I believe that label indicates the 1930s. A small mirror is an incredible addition! "The NRA is the National Recovery Administration which was part of the New Deal program to help stimulate the economy from the Great Depression. Dates this bag to mid 1933 to mid 1935." Check out this etsy listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79436389/evening-bag-art-deco-1930s-ladies
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