A truly special 1950’s petit point set, this piece captures the romance and meticulous craftsmanship that made these accessories so coveted in mid-century vanity collections. The purse is beautifully worked in an exceptionally fine petit point stitch, featuring a lush, Old World–inspired floral bouquet with scrolling greenery and soft, painterly shading in rich jewel tones. The level of detail is remarkable—each tiny stitch contributing to a design that reads almost like a miniature painting, a hallmark of European petit point at its peak. The body is framed with a warm gold-tone metal frame and finished with a delicate chain strap, while the kiss-lock closure is adorned with soft pink cabochon-style accents. Inside, the purse is lined in a smooth ivory satin with a structured interior that remains clean and well-preserved, reflecting the overall excellent condition. The base and sides continue the intricate needlework, showing the same attention to detail throughout, with a rope-style trim. Accompanying the purse is a matching satin coin purse with a classic kiss-lock frame, along with a double-sided mirror. Completing the set is the original booklet, “Romance of Petit-Point,” which offers a glimpse into the extraordinary history and artistry behind this technique—from its origins in ancient China to its refinement in the courts of Europe and its celebrated development in Vienna. The booklet adds a wonderful layer of provenance and storytelling, making this set not just a functional accessory grouping, but a true collector’s piece!
Measurements: Length (With Chain) 10”, Length (No Chain) 5.5”, Width 5.25”
All sales final: It is our mission to disclose all issues found, but all of our items are vintage - which means most of them have been worn or used and may have minor issues. In the event that we have overlooked an issue, it is not because we misrepresented the item, it is because the issue was not apparent enough to demand our attention. We can only apologize for our oversight and hope you can repair the issue, but we do not accept returns for items we have photographed & listed on our website.
A truly special 1950’s petit point set, this piece captures the romance and meticulous craftsmanship that made these accessories so coveted in mid-century vanity collections. The purse is beautifully worked in an exceptionally fine petit point stitch, featuring a lush, Old World–inspired floral bouquet with scrolling greenery and soft, painterly shading in rich jewel tones. The level of detail is remarkable—each tiny stitch contributing to a design that reads almost like a miniature painting, a hallmark of European petit point at its peak. The body is framed with a warm gold-tone metal frame and finished with a delicate chain strap, while the kiss-lock closure is adorned with soft pink cabochon-style accents. Inside, the purse is lined in a smooth ivory satin with a structured interior that remains clean and well-preserved, reflecting the overall excellent condition. The base and sides continue the intricate needlework, showing the same attention to detail throughout, with a rope-style trim. Accompanying the purse is a matching satin coin purse with a classic kiss-lock frame, along with a double-sided mirror. Completing the set is the original booklet, “Romance of Petit-Point,” which offers a glimpse into the extraordinary history and artistry behind this technique—from its origins in ancient China to its refinement in the courts of Europe and its celebrated development in Vienna. The booklet adds a wonderful layer of provenance and storytelling, making this set not just a functional accessory grouping, but a true collector’s piece!
Measurements: Length (With Chain) 10”, Length (No Chain) 5.5”, Width 5.25”
All sales final: It is our mission to disclose all issues found, but all of our items are vintage - which means most of them have been worn or used and may have minor issues. In the event that we have overlooked an issue, it is not because we misrepresented the item, it is because the issue was not apparent enough to demand our attention. We can only apologize for our oversight and hope you can repair the issue, but we do not accept returns for items we have photographed & listed on our website.
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