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Beaded handbag

Description: Handbag in hexagonal shape with rounded base of cylindrical and cube-shaped wooden beads finished with high gloss paint in off-white, blue, navy blue, yellow, brown, red, and green. Colored beads create a diagonal and vertical striped design pattern on front and back. Rectangular handle; zipper closure with ring pull. Lining of navy blue faille with one slip pocket. Designer's tag: Suzanne / Brand / Made in Czechoslovakia Measurements: Width: 13 1/2" Height: 7 1/2" without handle Height: 9 1/… more
Date: 1930/1939
Creator: Suzanne Brand
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Clutch purse

Description: Clutch purse of black leather with inverted white leather frame. Decorative diamond-shaped trim of white leather on front face with white diamond-shaped pull tab of bone or plastic. Flip clip closure of matching bone/plastic. Hand strap of matching black leather on back. Lined in white moire with one slip pocket; attached change purse of matching fabric with brass frame and twist clasp closure. Includes beveled mirror backed in matching fabric; writing on back illegible (appears to be in a fore… more
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Alligator handbag

Description: Box purse of tan alligator. Asymmetric double flap creates two compartments; outer flap opens with brass turn key closure, bottom flap opens with snap closure. Tuckable adjustable strap with two snaps. Stitched detail along edges of exterior. Lining of faux suede; one inner zippered pocket. Stamped: Genuine Alligator / Made in Cuba Measurements: 26cm L, 16cm H, 7cm W
Date: 1935/1945
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cloche

Description: Cloche-style hat of light green open-weave horsehair. The domed crown has extending "brim" which is very short in front, descending downwards, and longer sections at side and back, also descending downwards. Hat has a hatband of pinks and beige pleated satin ribbon which is inside crown, but visible through open weave. Ribbons emerge at back of hat, forming a bow with trailing ends. Hat is unlined, with an inner green grosgrain hatband.
Date: 1930/1935
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Boa and hat

Description: A) Boa of pale gray feathers to lay around hatband atop brim. B: Hat in sailor style of light blue-gray metallic fabric. Flat brim; crown encircled in pleated fabric. Headband of blue grosgrain ribbon; lined in black net. Designer's label: Original / Louie Miller / Model Retailer' label: Woolf Brothers
Date: 1930/1939
Creator: Miller, Louie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening purse

Description: Evening purse of black silk faille in circular shape. Arched frame of metallic gold with engraved decorative design; single chain-link handle of metallic gold. Ball twist closure with rhinestone centers. Lining of black fabric with one slip pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 5 1/4" Height: 5" without handle Height: 9 1/4" with handle Depth: 2 1/2"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Drawstring bag

Description: Drawstring purse of white glass micro beads. Drawstring closure of braided material with decorative ends of matching beads and brass loops. Lined in white taffeta. Designer's label: Bags by...Josef / Hand beaded in France Measurements: Width: 9" Height: 6 1/4" Depth: 1/4"
Date: 1930/1939
Creator: Josef
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Persian lamb handbag

Description: Structured handbag of black leather and black shearling (Persian lamb). Single contoured handle of black leather attaches with three links of gold chain. Top flap with gold keyhole and slide lock closure. Lined tan suede with two slip pockets, one zipper pocket ,and one item holder section; all pockets lined in light tan moire silk. No labels. Measurements: Width: 8 1/2" Height: 9 1/2" without handle Height: 13 1/2" with handle Depth: 3"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Knotted handbag

Description: Handbag of off-white macramé in intertwined diamond shapes and curved lines. Rectangular shape; double handles of macramé; zipper closure with macramé pull tab. Lined in cotton muslin. No labels. Measurements: Width: 12 1/4" Height: 7" without handle Height: 11 3/4" with handle Depth: 1/4"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Handbag

Description: Box handbag of navy blue wool. Fabric gathers on front and back faces. Double handle of matching fabric with navy blue stitching. Metallic gold flip bar closure. Lining of navy blue satin with two slip pockets. Four domes brass feet. Designer's stamp on inside reads: "bd / bien-davis" Retailer's stamp: "Sak's Fifth Avenue" Measurements: Width: 9 1/2" Height: 7" without handle Height: 13 1/2" with handle Depth: 2 1/4"
Date: 1930/1939
Creator: Beinen-Davis
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening purse

Description: Evening purse in hexagonal shape of wool, metallic fibers, metal, and other types of fabrics in stylized tapestry floral designs. Single handle of looped pattern in matching threads attached to rectangular brass frame on uppermost sides. Twist clasp closure of brass with decorative linear and circular antiqued design. Inner lining of tan fabric. Measurements: Width: 7 1/4" Height: 6 1/4" without handle Depth: 1/8"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Suede handbag

Description: Cutch style purse of black suede. Side bracelet handle of black plastic. Zipper closure with beaded chain pull trimmed with a silver bead. Lining of black synthetic with two slip pockets. No labels or marking. Measurements: Width: 9" Height: 6 3/4" without handle Depth: 1/8"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Gathered handbag

Description: Handbag circular shape of red silk taffeta. Bracelet style double chain handle of intertwined circles of metallic gold. Top flap closes over two side flaps and is secured with a hidden snap between the handles. Lined in ivory satin with one pleated slot pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 3 3/4" without handle Height: 5 3/4" with handle Depth: 7 3/4" (across bottom)
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Drawstring bag

Description: Handbag in drawstring/reticule style of purple, tan, and green material in circular motif on purple background with bottom half of woven straw and vertical stripes of purple, red, and light green threads. Drawstring of round green cord. Lined in white polished cotton. No labels. Measurements: Width: 6" Height: 6 1/2" without handle Depth:1/8"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded handbag

Description: Clutch style purse of multicolored cylindrical and cube shaped wooden beads. Zipper closure with beaded chain pull trimmed with a silver bead. Wrist handle of matching beading. Lining of black faille fabric with one slip pocket. Tag inside: Made in / Czechoslovakia Measurements: Width: 11 1/2" Height: 7" Depth: 1/4"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Beaded purse

Description: Purse of black beads. Gunmetal gray brass frame with ball twist closure. Single chain-link handle. Lined in black cotton sateen. No labels. Measurements: Width: 5 1/2" Height: 4 1/4" without handle Height: 10 1/4" with handle Depth: 1/8"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Wooden bead purse

Description: Handbag in octagonal shape of black wooden beads in cubed, cylindrical, and circular shapes. Single handle. Zipper closure with beaded chain and spherical silver bead decorative zipper pull. Lined in blue faille fabric with one slip pocket. Includes mirror backed in blue leather; measures 2 1/2" x 3". Label on inside pocket: Made in / Czechoslovakia Measurements: Width: 6 1/4" Height: 6 1/4" without handle Height: 9" with handle Depth: 1"
Date: 1930/1939
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ladies' handkerchief

Description: Ladies' handkerchief. Square of white linen with slightly scalloped edges, printed with dark green field and red flowers with black branches and red berries. White edge. Paper label affixed: "Pure Linen / Carol Stanley / Hand Rolled" Approx. 12 3/4" square.
Date: 1930/1955
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ladies' handkerchief

Description: Ladies' handkerchief. Square of off-white fine fabric. Printed in one corner with spray/swag of flowers in red, purple, pink, and green. No labels or tags. Later resale price tag stuck on: "4147 / $3.00" Approx. 9" square
Date: 1935/1955
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ladies' handkerchief

Description: Ladies' handkerchief. Square of white fabric. Printed outer border of ovals in purple, white, and red, large inner ring of printed roses in reds/pinks, purple, and yellow leaves. Central off-white area with four printed roses matching border. No labels or tags. Approx. 12" square.
Date: 1930/1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Printed handkerchief

Description: Ladies' handkerchief. Square of white fabric with scalloped edge embroidered pink. Corners with large printed sprays of pink and white flowers with green stems/leaves. Smaller pink and white flowers scattered throughout field. No labels or marks. Approx. 13 1/2" square.
Date: 1930/1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ladies' handkerchief

Description: Ladies' handkerchief. Square of white fabric with printed purple border, inner edge scalloped. Large purple roses with green stems/leaves printed in corners. One corner with three extra-large flowers. No labels or signatures. Approx. 13" square.
Date: 1930/1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ladies' handkerchief

Description: Ladies' handkerchief. Square of fabric printed with yellow field and open square of white with black scrolling edges. Large red, yellow, blue, and green blossoms printed at corners; smaller groups of blue, purple and green blossoms scattered around inner field. No labels or signatures. Approx. 12 3/4" square
Date: 1930/1959
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Embroidered handkerchief

Description: Ladies' handkerchief. Square of aqua blue fabric, edges scalloped and with white embroidered edge. At one corner is field of white embroidered rose buds and dots, and monogram "C". Each other corner with a few white embroidered rosebuds and circles. No labels or signatures. Approx. 14 1/4" square.
Date: 1930/1955
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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