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Black faux patent leather structured bag with gold hardware

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 faux patent leather structured bag with gold hardware. The bag has a self fabric tab at center top with gold metal hardware. This tab attaches to a gold metal snap on the center top of the bag. The snap slides downwards to release the hardware on the tab. A gold metal circle is on each side of the tab on the top of the bag. The bag opens at the center top. The bag is lined with synthetic faille; self fabric triangular panels are sewn on each side of the bag. Stiffener is placed between the exterior and lining vinyl. A nine inch wide self fabric patch pocket is sewn on the back interior of the bag. Illegible text is on the center top of the pocket which possibly reads [Goldsmith]. Four metal feet are attached to the bottom of the bag.

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1064

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