Gold mesh handbag from Mae's Millinery Shop

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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.

Gold mesh purse from Mae's Millinery shop. The purse is made from interlocked pieces of flat metal squares set on point. It closes at the center top with a hinged metal bar. There is a short chain link handle attached to either top side of the bar. The interior is lined with gold synthetic fabric. There are three (3) interior open top pockets. A manufacturer's label is sewn to the side of one pocket seam.

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