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After Five, White Clutch Purse

Title

After Five, White Clutch Purse

Description

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.

Creator

After Five

Date

1950-1959

Contributor

Anonymous donor

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018_P2-2029

Coverage

United States

Extent

H 6 1/2" x W 8 1/2" x D

Curator Notes

Good condition. Gold ornamental clasp in good working condition with minor wear.

Textile

Leather, Metal, and Satin

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

Accession Number

2018.100.40

Collection

Historical Fashion Collection

Tags

1950's, 1950s, 50's, After Five, Fifties, handbag, Leather, Lizard embossed leather, Lizard leather, Women's accessories

Citation

After Five, “After Five, White Clutch Purse,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed January 31, 2023, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/543.

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