Hand-painted French embroidery design for a small purse. 19th century. The intricate and feminine floral bouquet is tempered by the graphic matte black shape of the purse and vivid cerulean blue line. Painted in gouache.
Housed in a period frame with a gilt inner lip using archival materials.
Frame: H 14 3/4" x W 18 3/8"
Good condition with age appropriate wear and surface marks to the paper.
