vintage 1950s gold evening bag Mr. John beaded purse Mother of Pearl clasp leather jacket 5" across each shoulder

5" across each shoulder

silver metal zip top and strap attachment rings

Circa 1970s

5" across the chest

31" leg openings (15- 1/2" across

vintage 1950s gold evening bag Mr. John beaded purse Mother of Pearl clasp leather jacket 5" across each shoulderStunning hand beaded gold evening bag by Mr. John handmade in Hong Kong, circa late 1950s vintage. Short gold coil chain strap. Gold tone metal bar frame with inlaid mother of pearl panels along the front. Curved triangular beaded front with vertically arranged beading; the rest of the bag is covered in short, looping strands of smaller beads adding depth and interest. The beaded areas along the frame and bottom sides edges are darker, creating an