Navy Blue Glass Beaded Drawstring Pouch

Victorian Late / Bustle · 1870s · American

A small beaded pouch constructed with glass beads worked onto a linen foundation in geometric and floral patterns. The design features three horizontal bands: stylized flowers in light blue beads against a dark ground at top and bottom, with a central band containing curvilinear motifs. The beadwork demonstrates typical Victorian needlework precision with dense coverage creating a textile-like surface. The pouch shape suggests it was gathered at the top with a drawstring closure, typical of small personal accessories used for carrying coins or small items during the late 19th century.