1950s Eugene Elias French Beaded Evening Bag w Gold Floral Scroll Detail period_1900s This custom - made handbag

This custom - made handbag with handles on is somewhat reminiscent of the traditional doctor bag

Marilyn Lewis knew how to design for the body

Jacket ends at hip line

The purse interior has a zippered pocket

Modern US Size 2-4 with full bust and hip

1950s Eugene Elias French Beaded Evening Bag w Gold Floral Scroll Detail period_1900s This custom - made handbagBrilliant red mid century handbag by Eugene Elias Paris. The handbag is shaped like a trapezoid, with a fully beaded, shimmery red exterior, and with a gold tinged brass frame. The frame features elegant art nouveau like floral scrollwork. The interior of the handbag is lined in gold satin, features inner pockets, a mirror, and a coordinating change purse with ring closure. Stamped "Eugene Elias Paris". Hand made in France.