Antique 1mm Micro Beadwork Beaded Bag, Purse, Pouch, c.1880-1920 German Shepherd Paper knives used to be

Paper knives used to be a luxurious necessity for those who could read and who were able to buy books and build a library of their own

Along those covered promenades that flanked the center gardens

Added images show that it has flexibility

The fitted interior tray still has the 3 pieces

and reminds her

Antique 1mm Micro Beadwork Beaded Bag, Purse, Pouch, c.1880-1920 German Shepherd Paper knives used to beTiniest glass beads ever, each no more than 1mm in size, and beautifully preserved in this hand made large purse. The unusual creamy caramel color is very appealing, as is the repeat pattern in greens, orange red, silver, gold. The interior lining and string ties and crocheted top loops are all original to this bag and are also inside but is detached in some parts, and is in good to poor condition. I've owned this bag for 20 30 years, stored flat and