1930s Schowanek Wooden Bead Handbag 1910s The sweetheart bodice has ruching

The sweetheart bodice has ruching at the centre with fabric-covered buttons

The camisole has an optional shoulder strap and cuff-trimmed upper edge

from the 1950s

It has a Valensy label inside

A shaped midriff panel sits between the bust and waist

1930s Schowanek Wooden Bead Handbag 1910s The sweetheart bodice has ruching1930s handbag by Schowanek, made in Czechoslovakia. The bag is constructed from small painted wooden beads in cream, blue, yellow, red, green, brown and black, arranged in a geometric floral pattern. It has two rounded beaded handles. The top and handles are finished with dark navy grosgrain ribbon. The bag closes with a metal zipper with a ball chain pull and has a fully lined interior with one slip pocket. The original Schowanek label is sewn