Victorian Purse Tapestry Bag Needlepoint Italian Artists Vintage Accessories

A small village in northern Italy is the source for this exquisite machine loomed needle-point. These looms have been in the possession of the Armando del Storti family for over two hundred years. They are superb artists at a type of weaving unequaled anywhere. This little clutch bag was styled by Trina. Approx. measurements: 6 x 3 x 1 inch. Clear plastic with golden top comb measures: 4 x 1. Talking Fashion Aesthetics: Art Nouveau and Victorian Period (1837-1914) were romantic, sentimental, bold, bohemian, and splendorous...common to that era were portraits, nature inspired pieces among others...