Crochet Bridal Purse Done (Almost)

Am all but done with the crocheted bridal purse I started last Monday. Have it off the hook but still need to tuck tails (10) and sew the beautiful antique buttons from the button collection that was begun by my great-grandma, added to by my grandma and my Mom.

I mustn't linger as it is already after 5am Tuesday (I was determined to finish this and get the pictures for this post) so I'll leave you with two close ups:


Close up of the top 2/3 showing the chain mesh body, the cross stitch in variegated blue dividing the top and bottom halves, the triple crochet row for threading the drawstring through and the double crochet shell stitch rim. The bottom is sewn together with single crochet shells.

And the buttons: