Victorian Handbag in Blue with Silver Filigree KCI Based on an 1811 illustration

Based on an 1811 illustration of The Great Anteater from ‘The Natural History of Quadrupeds

This hand stitched Victorian paper dress is made from Japanese paper embellished with glass beads

The design is based on an afternoon dress from the Cauet Soeurs

and a crinoline made from Japanese tissue peeks out from underneath

and a small self-fabric ruffle around the neck

Victorian Handbag in Blue with Silver Filigree KCI Based on an 1811 illustrationThis handbag is based on a design from the 1898 spring and summer catalogue of H. ONeill & Co. of New York. The handbag is 3. 25 inches wide, stitched by hand on 5x7 inch 100% cotton watercolour paper, which means that it will pop right into any commercial frame in that size, and be ready to hang on your wall. Materials: Japanese paper, glass bead, and cotton floss on cotton paper.