Late Art Deco 1940s Metallic Purse Embroidered Handbag Churchill Resistol Sleeve Inseam: 17”

Sleeve Inseam:  17”

Shoulders: 18” across shoulder pads

meant to be loose due to dolman sleeve

taking the style of the jacket and the thickness of the fabric into consideration:

Sizing: Size 40 is indicated - this is a French size

Late Art Deco 1940s Metallic Purse Embroidered Handbag Churchill Resistol Sleeve Inseam: 17”This is a fabulous late art deco 1940s metallic purse featuring exceptional metallic thread embroidery. It is a little difficult to date as it is rather unique. Metallic purses were in vogue during the mid to late 1940s, but the spring loaded bar clasp on this purse is normally seen on 1950s purses, however, I dont know when these clasps were first used. There are three different colour tones utilized from light gold to medium gold to dark brown. The