Brown Lizard Clutch Purse
Brown lizard leather clutch purse with marbled celluloid frame and clasp. Clasp has a hinged arm for the closure. Interior is lined with tan cotton fabric. Back side has a leather strap attached vertically to create a handle.
Unknown designer
1930-1939
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1991
Unknown
After Five, White Clutch Purse
White lizard embossed leather clutch evening purse. Gold and beaded ornamental clasp along the length of the opening. Interior is black satin with small open pocket embossed in gold with "After Five, R, Land M, U.S.A" in a circular emblem. Small black satin coin purse attached with delicate gold chain attached to left inside of the bag. Backside of the bag has a leather strap attached vertically for a handle.
After Five
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2029
United States
Theodore Rendl, Red Lizard Handbag
Red lizard hinged lid handbag with bakelite hardware and twisted silk cord attached fabric coin purse with lizard frame as well as interior pocket which holds the mirror.
Theodore Rendl, Designer
1940-1949
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1970
United States
Judith Leiber, Pink Lizard Handbag
Hot pink lizard tab closure mini-satchel with rigid metal handle and detachable skinny leather shoulder strap; a matching satin kiss lock coin purse is tucked inside.
Judith Leiber, 1921-2018, Designer
1990-1999
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1930
United States