Created by
Unidentified
Used by
DeVore Parks, Precola, American, 1925 - 1997
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
mid 20th century
Medium
satin, metal, and rhinestone
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 1/2 × 8 1/4 × 2 in. (11.4 × 21 × 5.1 cm)
Description
A pink fabric clutch with silver and rhinestone clasp used by Precola DeVore Parks.
The pale pink matte satin handbag is trapezoidal in shape. The bottom of the bag is the thickest part, and the two longer sides slant upwards and inwards to meet along the middle. The two shorter ends of the handbag are shaped like triangles and are concave. The top of the clutch is a silver-colored metal. It runs along the top, where the bag opens, and halfway down the sides. There is a short silver chord-like chain attached at the top of the clutch with two (2) small silver rings. At the top center of the clutch is an oval shaped clasp for opening the purse. It has eight (8) thin rope-like strands that make up the oval shape as well three (3) small clear colored circular rhinestones set into it. The clasp lifts up and is attached to the top of the clutch with a rectangular metal piece. It does not attach to the body of the clutch. The fabric of the body of the clutch is stained and discolored in several places.
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
clutch bags
Topic
Beauty culture
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.133
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e277fbf5-8f1c-47c4-ab16-a18f53575ea9

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