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Vintage velvet textile purse featuring elaborate multicolor floral embroidery with dimensional handwork. The combination of richly colored textile panels, embroidery and plush interior gives this piece a distinctive vintage folk-art appearance.
The deep purple lined interior includes an original green folding coin pouch permanently tethered to the bag by a metal chain. The smaller pouch closes with snaps, while the main purse has a metal zipper marked ZIPP.
Likely early-to-mid 20th century based on materials and construction. Exact maker and country of origin are unknown.
Key Features
Era: Early–Mid 20th Century, circa 1930s–1950s
Material: Velvet, embroidered textile, fabric lining, metal hardware
Style: Embroidered textile / folk art purse
Design: Multicolor dimensional floral embroidery
Closure: Metal ZIPP zipper
Interior: Deep purple fabric lining
Coin Pouch: Green folding pouch with snap closures and attached chain
Maker: Unmarked
Origin: Unknown
Measurements: Approx. 14 x 7 inches
Condition
Vintage preowned condition with age-related wear to the textiles, embroidery, lining and hardware. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the condition description.
