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Black faille handbag with decorative gold clasp

mid-20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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

A black faille handbag with a decorative gold clasp. The rectangular bag is made of black synthetic faille. It has a gold metal clasp with a decorative twisted arched bar above it. The bag has a single self-fabric strap that is attached to one side of the bag. A curved narrow stiffener panel is adhered to the top of the bag on the front side. The bag has a self-fabric covered metal frame. The bag is lined with black synthetic satin. A slit pocket lined with cream synthetic satin is on the back interior of the bag. Gold text above the pocket reads [Garay].

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1062

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