Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1960s - 1970s
Medium
synthetic linen blend, synthetic faille lining, bamboo, metal, cardboard, and vinyl
Dimensions
H x W x D: 12 1/2 × 10 1/4 × 2 1/2 in. (31.8 × 26 × 6.4 cm)
Description
A geometric, floral, and paisley printed handbag with a bamboo handle. The body of the purse is made from synthetic linen blend fabric with a geometric abstract pattern – one panel for the front of the purse, one for the back, and one panel for each 2” side gusset. The pattern features red, yellow, blue, green, beige, with metallic gold detailing that outlines various design elements. A 4” bamboo height handle is secured to the top of the purse with brass metal hardware. The purse closes with a metal frame clasp and a central gold coated metal closure. Under the clasp, at the center of the purse opening, is a semi-circular flap made from one panel of self-fabric with a cardboard underside. The bottom of the purse is composed of one panel of self-fabric stretched over cardboard backing. Two panels of maroon synthetic faille line the inside of the purse. The proper front interior of the purse has a zipped pocket, lined with self-fabric. The proper interior back of the purse features a square pocket from the same material. A strip of light pink vinyl lines the top of the square interior pocket. There is no label.
Cataloging Notes
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
purses (bags)
handbags
Topic
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
2007.3.674
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5281ac490-17e6-4711-9fde-7b53f25a3d65

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