Asian Black Evening Handbag with Exquisite Embroidery - 1950s Formal Purse - Burnt Orange Blue Green Flowers - 50's Far East Envelope Clutch

$ 37.99

So chic, so modern, but this 1950s handbag is beautifully vintage. It's a padded crepe rectangle with an envelope flap front and exquisite hand-sewn embroidery, in ombre hues of burnt orange, blue, and greens. A gorgeous evening purse with fine detail.

Measurements
8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/8 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, probably a Far East import

Materials
Fine black crepe, likely silk; hand sewn satin-stitch silk embroidery in ombre shades of burnt orange, cornflower blue, yellows, and greens; black synthetic satin faille lining

Closure
Hidden snap on envelope flap

Condition
Mint

Condition Detail
Looks and feels pristine, probably never carried; the metal zipper inside looks bright as new, and has no visible flaws but is sticky, though hesitantly functional

Washing Instructions
Spot clean by a dry cleaner if needed

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