Figural Middle-Eastern Celluloid Vanity Purse

Rare 2-sided Middle Eastern themed Man and Woman Celluloid vanity Bag. Original corded handle with a celluloid bead on each side attached to looped rings. Interior is original with an oblong mirror and a fold-over pouch of a golden zigzag patterned silk fabric. Wear to interior fabric and mirror, exterior in very good to excellent condition. Bottom tassels may be missing, this is as found.

Collection of Debbie Weiss-DeBrown

Details

Type: Vanity Purse

Date: 1920s

Materials: Celluloid

Provenance: Unknown, likely France

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: Unknown

Dimensions: 6-1/2 x 5

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