by Jennifer Whitehair | Feb 27, 2016
← Museum Art Deco Purse A silver enamel mesh purse. The purse has great Art Deco style with a green Bakelite clasp. Collection of Jennifer Whitehair Details Date: 1920's Materials: Mesh, Enamel, Bakelite Provenance/Origin: German Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings:...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Jan 15, 2016
← Museum Bakelite Faces purse This unique Art Deco clutch has almost a Surrealist feel with the two faces on each end. You can see the bridge from Deco to Modernism. The faces are carved Bakelite and the clutch is made of snake skin. Collection of Ruth Penson Details...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Jan 15, 2016
← Museum Bakelite Jaguars Clutch Perhaps the finest example of a carved Bakelite purse frame from the Art Deco period. An expert craftsman created the carved jaguars out of Bakelite. They are then attached to a chrome frame with a leather purse body. Collection of...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Jan 15, 2016
← Museum Bakelite Wolf Purse A gorgeous carved Bakelite wolf handle perches on a chrome metal frame with a silk crepe body. A wonderful Art Deco piece. Collection of Ruth Penson Details Date: 1930's Materials: Bakelite, Chrome Frame, Silk Crepe Provenance: Unknown...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Nov 12, 2015
← Museum The Bakelite eagle has landed A great leather purse with a carved Bakelite eagle on it. The purse opens to have an internal coin purse. In excellent condition. While made in England, purchased in Ireland. Collection of Jennifer Whitehair Details Date: 1930's...
