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Woman's Handbag
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Woman's Handbag

Retailer (American)
Dateabout 1950
MediumVinyl, white metal with gold wash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 x 3 1/8 x 10 1/8in. (12.7 x 7.9 x 25.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Kay Hoffman
Description[Handbag, inside the handbag are three compartments, one with a zipper. There is also a small hand mirror enclosed in one of the compartments.]
Object number1991.142.1
NotesRelated Note: This handbag was probably worn with the dress 1990.149.5a,b in the Connecticut Historical Society collection.
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