Navy Blue Silk Velvet Drawstring Reticule Pouch

Victorian Early / Crinoline · 1840s · American

A small drawstring pouch crafted from navy blue silk velvet with intricate embroidered floral motifs covering the body. The pouch features a gathered top with decorative cord trim and two long silk tassels for closure. The embroidery appears to be done in a darker blue thread, creating subtle tonal variation against the velvet ground. The construction shows fine needlework typical of mid-19th century ladies' accessories, with careful attention to the geometric border pattern around the opening. This type of reticule would have been carried by fashionable women as a small purse for evening occasions when larger bags were impractical.