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Garrison Cap Purse

This is a Garrison cap from World War 2. It was a standard issue hat that was part of your uniform. This cap bears the cord for the air corps. But this Garrison cap has a secret. Someone hand sewed in a zipper (old Talon zipper) making it a purse. They also created a smaller version of the Garrison cap as a coin purses.

Collection of Jennifer Whitehair

Details

Date: 1939-1945

Materials: Textile

Provenance: Unknown

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: Unknown

Dimensions: Unknown

Submit your purse

We are always looking for more purses to add to the museum. From vintage to antique purses, you can submit them all using this online form.