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