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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

Date: 1930's

Materials: Bakelite, Chrome Plate, Snakeskin

Provenance: Unknown

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: Unknown

Dimensions: Unknown

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