Late 50s into 60s Vintage Black Novelty Theme Purse Contents Needlepoint Handbag Details:
- wool needlepoint purse kit completed in the later 50s into the mid 60s
- double sided needlepoint work featuring sparkly cat eye glasses, a spilled coins coin purse, hair comb, keys, lipstick, keys, a match book and a pack of Pall Mall cigarettes
- clear and brown tortoise shell acrylic handle frame that one is curved slightly and slips over the other to latch the handle closed and keep purse contents inside
- interior is lined in a synthetic satin with a small inner open top slit pocket
- easily fits a large wallet, phone and more
Condition: Very Good
- light scuffs to acrylic handles
- handle frame had come unstitched so has been stitched back with the vintage mercerized cotton thread which is what had originally held the handle in place
13.5” L middle widest point of bag front panel x 11” H (14” to top handle) x 1.5” deep
Brand/tag:
- no brand listed but interior on inside of lining printed with directions on how to attach inner pocket so I think this was a home craft purse kit sold in mid 50s to mid 60s
Material:
- wool needlepoint, synthetic satin lining, acrylic handle