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Pink crochet handbag

1960s-1980s

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

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

A pink crochet handbag. The bag has two straps which are connected to the body of the bag. The bag is rounded at the bottom and unstructured but has a stiffener between the lining and exterior fabric. The bag is lined with light pink synthetic fabric. A metal clasp at the center top opening. A self fabric patch pocket is on one side of the lining. A fabric label is sewn on the front of the patch pocket which reads [Made in Italy / exclusively for / WALBORG]. A logo with a "W" inside of a circle is to the right of the text.

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Catalog reference: 2007.3.1087

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