Black Linen Beaded Drawstring Pouch with Floral Design

Victorian Early / Crinoline · 1850s · American

A small beaded pouch featuring intricate floral embroidery worked in colored glass beads on black linen ground. The design displays pink roses, blue flowers, and green foliage arranged in a naturalistic pattern across the front panel. Blue silk fringe forms the bottom edge, while cream silk ribbon drawstrings gather the top opening. Gray feathers are attached near the closure, likely ostrich or similar decorative plumes. The beadwork demonstrates fine needlework typical of mid-19th century ladies' accessories, with individual seed beads creating detailed botanical motifs against the dark background fabric.