Coblentz, Black Leather Clasp Handbag
Title
Coblentz, Black Leather Clasp Handbag
Description
Black leather, clasp handbag with a gold clasp interior compartment in between two open compartments. Interior clasped compartment has a zipper pocket and two open pockets, with "Coblentz Original" and "genuine leather" in gold emboss on the zipper pocket side inside. Gold chain handles have unique barrel link design on both sides of the handbag. Front of the handbag has a grommeted hole on the upper left side with chain going through and finished with a small rectangular gold fixture on the end.
Creator
Coblentz Bag Company
Date
1950-1959
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P-2-2043
Coverage
United States
Extent
H 6 1/2" x W 8 1/2" x D 3 1/4"
Curator Notes
Fair condition. Long scratch on the front, interior in good condition with intact chain, working zipper, and working clasp.
Textile
Leather and Metal
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2018.100.38
Collection
Tags
Citation
Coblentz Bag Company, “Coblentz, Black Leather Clasp Handbag,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed April 26, 2024, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/541.