Purse
Maker
Westcraft
Production date
1950s-1960s
Current rights
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Object detail
Description
A black corded petersham evening purse with gold coloured metal clasp, a black handle (also petersham) and inner lining of beige taffeta with a separate pocket (for mirror) sewn onto lining and outside clipped together into frame. The frame has a hook welded onto either end of one side which holds the handle where the bag joins to the frame. The bag has an oval base. On the outer fabric of bag, two small oblong clasps welded either side in the centre of the frame to hold the bag together.
Maker
Westcraft
Production date
1950s-1960s
Production place
New Zealand
Measurements
175mm (height), 208mm (width, 120mm (handle)
Credit line
Gifted by the Tauranga Musical Theatre.
Accession number
0002/00
Current rights