Woman's Purse, Coin Purse, Mirror, and Original Sales Tags
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hazel E. Tryon
(1904 - 2003)
MakerMade by
Roger Van S.
(American)
Dateabout 1960-1970
MediumMachine-stitched leather, with metal parts, and woven fabric lining
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 12 x 10in. (30.5 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
Object number2003.27.21.1-.5
DescriptionPurse is made of dyed navy blue leather with gold-colored metal trim and red-colored fabric lining and coin purse. The hand bag is tall with a rounded bottom and a flat top. The purse opens at the top with a gold-colored metal clasp. The gold-colored metal handle is made from large doubled chain pieces. The handle is short, only sixteen inches long. The interior is lined with bright red fabric. There is an interior pocket closed with a zipper. The matching coin purse is 4 3/4 inches wide and 3 3/8 inches high, with a gold colored metal clasp. It is a typical shape; flat on top with a rounded bottom.
Status
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