Vintage 1960s Black Velvet Embroidered Clutch Bag Gold-Tone Filigree Frame Clasp

Black velvet evening clutches with this quality of gold-thread embroidery rarely survive in condition this good.

A mid-century frame clutch in black velvet with hand-worked gold-thread embroidery — sweeping feather and wheat motifs with tiny red and blue seed bead flower accents scattered along each stem. The frame itself is gold-tone metal with an ornate filigree push-button clasp. Blue seed beads run along the scalloped border, and the interior is lined in black satin with a ruched pocket. Comes with a small removable inner pouch.

The embroidery is the kind of work that takes a long time — each flower accent is a cluster of seed beads, each frond is individual gold thread laid in parallel lines.

The scale is compact — fits a phone, cards, lipstick, and keys. Small enough to hold in one hand or tuck under an arm, which is the correct way to carry this kind of bag.

Works for weddings, theatre, dinner, or any occasion where a full handbag reads too heavy. The black and gold combination means it reads against both pale and dark outfits.

Details

• Type: Frame clutch / evening bag
• Era: 1960s
• Material: Black velvet exterior, gold-tone metal frame, black satin lining
• Embroidery: Gold thread with seed bead accents (red and blue-white)
• Closure: Gold-tone filigree push-button frame clasp
• Size: 19 × 12 × 2 cm
• Weight: 139 g
• Marked: No
• Includes: Removable inner fabric pouch with snap closure

Condition

Excellent · Velvet pile intact, embroidery and beading undamaged, clasp functioning, lining clean.