Small midnight blue, velvet clutch with top gold clasp and round bottom, midnight blue satin interior with small pocket with Magid embossed on it containing a small square mirror with Walborg emblem.
Creator
Magid Handbags
Date
1950-1959
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2023
Coverage
United States
Extent
H5" x W7 3/4" x D2 1/2"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Front appears to have some ornamentation missing
Good condition. Wrinkles have been released as much as possible without damaging garment. Light damage on waistband of belt. Ghost bustle has been created in order to create proper silhouette.
Fair condition. Severe light damage. Fabric around edge of crown has shattered. Hat brim is misshapen. Interior structure beginning to disintegrate, exposing collapsible mechanism.
Good condition. Light damage and fraying on binding of brim edge and hat band. Crown is misshapen. Edge of crown completely bald. There is a photo of the owner holding the hat on his wedding trip in 1883.