Tapestry handbag with gold frame and chain handle

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.

A tapestry handbag with a gold frame and chain handle. The bag has a gold double chain strap; each end of the chain is attached to a gold metal swan. The bag has a gold metal frame that is embossed with a floral design on the sides. A gold metal frame is on the front of the bag; small plastic multicolored gems are inset on the metal frame. A large oval green gem is inset at the center of the frame. A metal circle is attached to center of the frame. The bag is made of a synthetic pattern weave. The fabric depicts a man kissing a woman's hand, the couple is seated outdoors. A lamb is sitting to the left of the woman. The back of the bag is also made of woven synthetic which has an image of a landscape with a building. The front and back of the bag are handsewn to the metal frame. The bag closes with a gold metal flower clasp at the top of the frame. The bag is lined with pink synthetic, pink synthetic trim is along the top edge of the lining.

Catalog date

mid-20th century

Recorded subjects

African American; Clothing and dress; Fashion

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