1940s/1950s Alligator Crocodile Reptile Brown Clutch Handbag Purse with Provenance
1940s/1950s Alligator Crocodile Reptile Brown Clutch Handbag Purse with Provenance
Info:
♥ Circa: 40s/50s
♥ Label: None, though it has some stamps from Brazil in it
♥ Color: Brown
♥ Condition: Very good vintage condition. Some surface wear to leather cording around the edges, a couple of which has come unattached. Some patina to metal zipper. There are remnants where it looks like stitching was removed, possibly a handle at one point.
Details:
♥ Interesting 40s/50s era clutch purse, originally purchased in Brazil by the original owner Mrs. Ralph Pollock White, Jr
♥ Comes with the card of the original owner that has remained in the pocket all of these years. Mrs. Ralph Pollock White Jr, also known as Marjorie Gallagher White, passed away in 1966. You can read a bit more about her here: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2017/248/37897236_1504752239.jpg
♥ Brown with actual alligator on front
♥ Metal snap closure
♥ Suede and cloth interior
♥ Interior pockets, one of which closes with metal zipper
♥ Matching small cloth coin purse
Measurements:
Height: 7.5”
Width: 10.75”
Depth: 2”
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All garments are measured flat, then doubled for the bust, waist, and hips.
Every item is in vintage condition, with any flaws listed in the description. Please keep in mind slight signs of wear at times are inevitable, but we do our best to list and photograph any that we find.
Condition Chart:
Mint: As new, with absolutely no flaws or wear.
Excellent: Used, with no noticeable flaws.
Very Good: Used, with minor flaws, no repairs needed.
Good: Visible wear, minor flaws and/or optional repairs needed.
Fair: Numerous flaws, repairs needed, fragile.
Poor: Extensive damage. For display or study only.
****Chart provided courtesy of the Vintage Fashion Guild. Use or display does not require or imply VFG membership.