Vintage leather antique purse with Bakelite trim. Hard shell purse with buttery outlet soft black leather body Black Leather Purse Hinge Purse

Vintage leather antique purse with Bakelite trim. Hard shell purse with buttery soft black leather body.

Measures 9 inches long. 4.75 deep and 4.5 tall. Handle is 10.5 inches long.

Snap closure on the flap. The top hinges up to open. Full size mirror lines the inner top flap, intact. Silky black lining is clean. Interior sleeve to hold contents in place inside the spacious body of the bag. Some wear on the handle where it connects to the purse. But in good vintage shape.

Estimated from the 1940s or 1950s. The amber Bakelite accent strip is a bold display of its vintage outlet style. A statement purse that's been used gently, with its spots of wear adding to its charm.

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