Special 50s Evening Purse - Gold & Floral Metallic Satin Brocade 1950s Formal Bag - Elegant Flourish Motif Handbag - Cinderella Blue Lining

This exquisite 1950s handbag is truly special, in a unique metallic pattern brocade that showcases folk inspired flowers and flourishes front and back. It's an early 50s evening purse with an ornate metal frame, Cinderella blue faille interior, and its original mirror in case.

Measurements
Handbag: 7 1/2 x 7 x 2 Inches, Strap has 5 1/2 Inch Drop
Mirror in Case: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Metallic gold brocade with flowers and flourishes in metallic orange, light blue, mint green, saffron yellow, offwhite and auburn; Cinderella blue satin faille lining

Closure
Bright silvertone metal click-closed clasp

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Just lightly worn, the body of the purse is near mint with three subtle impressions to the front side, this is pictured but is more obvious in photos than reality due to shadows; the strap has six obvious breaks and general abrasion (pictured) and is completely wearable though eventually would need replacement or some modification

Washing Instructions
If needed, spot clean at a dry cleaner

Additional photos are often available.
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