{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-french-ivory-satin-beaded-evening-clutch-bag-floral-frame-clasp","title":"Vintage 1950s French Ivory Satin Beaded Evening Clutch Bag Floral Frame Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench beaded evening bags of this type are rarely found with the beadwork this complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mid-century frame clutch from France, ivory satin with dense hand-applied beadwork covering the entire exterior. The design is symmetrical floral — a central fan motif in white seed beads radiating outward, overlaid with a diamond-lattice in dark steel-grey beads and accented with clear glass bugles. Faux pearl cabochons sit at the flower centres. The frame is gold-tone with ornate scroll detailing; the closure is a kiss-clasp ball. A short curb-chain wrist handle is attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is lined in cream satin with the original \"MADE IN FRANCE\" label intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall enough to hold in one hand at an event, large enough for a phone, cards, and lipstick. The ivory palette works for weddings, formal evenings, or as a display piece on a vanity or dressing table. The beadwork is detailed enough that it reads as decorative even when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Evening clutch bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1950s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France (labelled \"Made in France\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ivory satin, hand-applied beadwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: White seed beads, dark steel-grey seed beads, clear glass bugle beads, faux pearl cabochons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Kiss-clasp metal frame, ball clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Short curb-chain wrist strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Cream satin lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 16 × 14 × 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: Yes — \"Made in France\" label inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good · Beadwork intact with no missing beads observed, frame clasp functions, lining clean, light age patina to metal frame consistent with era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53946803487057,"sku":"RR-0310","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/2026-06-03_12.53.01-1.jpg?v=1780504847","url":"https:\/\/therareroom.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1950s-french-ivory-satin-beaded-evening-clutch-bag-floral-frame-clasp","provider":"The Rare Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}