1920s Celluloid eye tasselled dance purse Spring Chest aprox 38”

Chest aprox 38”

with small pleat detail to the chest and large button fastening

2 7/8" wide

A few tiny holes at shoulders from hangers

Mid shoulder to approx waist 15"

1920s Celluloid eye tasselled dance purse Spring Chest aprox 38”An exquisite late 1920s surrealist style dance purse in sturdy black and red glossy celluloid, a pointed elliptical shape with interior circular bevelled mirror, so it resembles an Eye. The incredibly satisfying catch mechanism keeps the piece closed, and it is finished with silky tassels dangling to the underside with striped black red celluloid connecting loops. The strap is twisted rope style silk, and the piece is lined with moir silk in deep red