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Cream clutch with black lace overlay

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 rectangular cream clutch with a black lace overlay. The clutch is made of cream synthetic satin; the exterior of the bag is overlaid with black synthetic horsehair lace. The clutch is self-lined, and a stiffener is placed between the exterior and lining fabrics. A metal snap is on the inside of the flap and the bottom center of the clutch. The snap is engraved with text which reads [FULCO PROVRI]. An additional triangular panel of cream synthetic satin is sewn on each side of the clutch which allows the base of the clutch to widen.

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1067

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