Vintage White & Pink Beaded Clamshell Purse Evening Bag With Crossbody Strap

vintage clamshell beaded evening clutch, featuring a beautiful fan-shaped silhouette meticulously hand-beaded with white and delicate pastel pink seed beads. This bag features a gold-tone, engraved metal frame along the top edge and a classic dual-ball kiss-lock clasp closure.  These distinct clam or scallop shell purses became wildly popular mid-century (ranging from the 1950s through the 1980s) as formal evening bags. They often feature an interior hideaway gold chain link strap to seamlessly switch from a crossbody or shoulder bag to a handheld clutch.  One small inside pocket  Long crossbody chain  Excellent vintage condition  Approx 6” x 6”