Very Sweet 19th Century Glass Beaded Folk Art Pouch Monogrammed EP artist made basket PA for over 10 years

PA for over 10 years

with one white spot/streak on the photo at lower right

with wire edging that shows a little rust

and especially the head--suggestive of many animals at once but none in literal form

Something about those carved out cat eyes combined with the faintest hint of a frown make it look very human

Very Sweet 19th Century Glass Beaded Folk Art Pouch Monogrammed EP artist made basket PA for over 10 yearsI've become a hound for earlyish 19th century American beadwork of this sort, which I believe was done by young women; I've recently bought and sold two needle books, and then here this small purse. I might guess there was once a handle attached, but I'm not sure as there are really no punctures or losses along the top edges that I can discern; perhaps it was a simple string or ribbon attached at the top sides. Whatever the case, it's all about the