Geometric floral and paisley printed handbag with bamboo handle

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 geometric, floral, and paisley printed handbag with a bamboo handle. The body of the purse is made from synthetic linen blend fabric with a geometric abstract pattern – one panel for the front of the purse, one for the back, and one panel for each 2” side gusset. The pattern features red, yellow, blue, green, beige, with metallic gold detailing that outlines various design elements. A 4” bamboo height handle is secured to the top of the purse with brass metal hardware. The purse closes with a metal frame clasp and a central gold coated metal closure. Under the clasp, at the center of the purse opening, is a semi-circular flap made from one panel of self-fabric with a cardboard underside. The bottom of the purse is composed of one panel of self-fabric stretched over cardboard backing. Two panels of maroon synthetic faille line the inside of the purse.

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