World's Fair Auction

Closing January 14th, 2025

Auction # 46 Closing Tuesday - January 14th, 2025 at 10:00 PM EST
Catalog Lot 95

Auction Local Time: Feb 7, 2025 09:50:36 EST

1939-1940 New York World's Fair
Souvenir beaded purse or handbag decorated in white, silver blue and red beads. Design of the Trylon and Perisphere on the front with the words, "1939" in blue above and "New York World's Fair" in blue and red around the bottom. Drawstring closure. Inside is lined with a white satin. I was told this was made by Dormar CO. of New York. Size: 4 1/8" wide by 2 1/2" deep by 4 1/2" tall. Condition: Very Fine. The bead work in the front is perfect. There is some bead work missing from the back, but the missing beads are included in the lot (see photo of the back).

Winning Bid: $ 85


Estimate: $ 100 - $ 150

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