1940s Sewing Handbag - 40s World War II Era Chenille Cotton Purse - Make Do & Mend - Antique Carpet Bag Look - Pink Burgundy Purple Stripes

This quaint 1940s purse looks like a sewing bag with its roomy dimensions and open top, so sweetly textured in pink & purple chenille stripes. It has two wooden handles, a lightweight look and feel, and it's unlined.

Measurements
Purse Body 15 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/2 Inches, Wooden Handles are 13 x 3 1/2 x 3/8 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
None, neatly made at home

Materials
Striped chenille cotton in pastel pink, mauve pink, ivory, burgundy, and grape purple on a natural muslin backing; unfinished brown wood frame

Closure
Open top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Beautiful condition, restored here at Vintage Vixen, the handles were removed and the chenille thoroughly soaked and cleaned, then reattached

Washing Instructions
If needed, remove stitching to take handles off, cold hand wash the cotton, shape and dry flat, steam if needed or press on medium-high setting

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