This style of bag was commonly used during the late Victorian to early Edwardian period (circa 1890s–1910s) as a small personal purse for carrying coins or essentials. The fine cotton thread work and detailed fringe indicate careful hand craftsmanship typical of the era.
The bag features: • hand-crocheted construction • braided drawstring closure • tassel fringe detailing • lightweight openwork design • soft neutral tone typical of antique cotton textiles
Reticules like this were often carried for formal occasions and are now collected as antique fashion accessories and textile pieces
Antique condition with age-related wear: • fringe shows fraying and uneven ends • light discoloration/toning from age • minor stretching consistent with use • structurally intact with working drawstring