Very Sweet 19th Century Glass Beaded Folk Art Pouch Monogrammed EP curious book 1789 maintained during the period

1789 maintained during the period when the Bill of Rights was ratified and last of the 13 original colonies

my favorite thing

but they often seem more awkward and cumbersome than I want to deal with--but not this one

where the wood is very solid and sturdy

all in excellent condition

Very Sweet 19th Century Glass Beaded Folk Art Pouch Monogrammed EP curious book 1789 maintained during the periodI've become a hound for earlyish 19th century American beadwork of this sort, which I believe was done by young women; I've recently bought and sold two needle books, and then here this small purse. I might guess there was once a handle attached, but I'm not sure as there are really no punctures or losses along the top edges that I can discern; perhaps it was a simple string or ribbon attached at the top sides. Whatever the case, it's all about the