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Black fur clutch

late 20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

An envelope style black clutch made of fur and leather. The clutch closes with gold metal handwear, the flap has a metal eyelet at the center which fits with a pointed prong. The inside of the flap is made of black leather. The bag is lined with red leather. A red self-fabric patch pocket is sewn on the interior backside of the clutch. The clutch is unlabeled, but the number [01] is written on the front interior of the lining.

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1002

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