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Brown Ostrich Leather Handbag

Title

Brown Ostrich Leather Handbag

Description

Brown ostrich leather handbag with top clasp and handle, interior kisslock compartment and a small interior open pocket. Interior material is a gold taffeta with cotton interfacing and kisslock compartment interior of white leather.

Creator

Unknown designer

Date

1930-1939

Contributor

Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018_P2-1958

Coverage

Unknown

Extent

H 7 1/2" x W 9" x D 1"

Curator Notes

Fair condition on the outside with some wear, interior has majority of taffeta missing, starting to fall apart in poor condition.

Textile

Leather, Taffeta, and Metal

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

Accession Number

2012.45.474

Collection

Handbags and Cases

Tags

1930's, 1930s, 30's, Brown, handbag, Ostrich, ostrich leather, Thirties, Women's accessories

Citation

Unknown designer , “Brown Ostrich Leather Handbag,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed June 24, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/546.

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