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Burnished Gray and Gold Accordion File Box Purse with Buckle Top Handle, 1950s

About the Item

A structured, ladylike handbag for ALL fifty shades of gray, this purse combines polish and geometry with practicality. An extremely hard-to-find color for handbags, this medium gray is a soft neutral that pairs strikingly with everything from tweeds to flannels to wools; the expansive interior fits almost as much as a tote bag twice its size while the structured exterior maintains its shape no matter how much you put in it. Padded hard-side box purse with fold-over satchel flap and buckle detail top handle. Accordion style expanding interior with center divider; interior side pocket. Brass bottom feet and turn-latch closure; lined in black vinyl and grosgrain. fabric: leather, nylon faille noteworthy: wipe clean with soft damp cloth repairs: none condition: very good with extremely light corner and latch wear plus peeling interior label measurements: width: 9” height: 6” depth: 2 ¾” handle drop: 3” mouth: opens to 6” label: Sheldon Originals
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Accordion (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition with extremely light corner and latch wear plus peeling interior label.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0825.10.0271stDibs: LU864314975922
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