Late Art Deco 1940s Metallic Purse Embroidered Handbag hippie skirt The shoulders are padded in

The shoulders are padded in typical 40s fashion

The scarf features repeating paisley motifs that are silkscreened in red

This Japanese silk brocade robe was most likely made during the early 1960s

There is a blue patch (see photos of front and back) that appears to be contemporary to the making of the piece

Late Art Deco 1940s Metallic Purse Embroidered Handbag hippie skirt The shoulders are padded inThis 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