1920s Celluloid eye tasselled dance purse Spring 2 7/8" wide

2 7/8" wide

with small pleat detail to the chest and large button fastening

Two darns to back and a patch of same fabric to the bottom of back neck opening

A few tiny holes at shoulders from hangers

Slip- A lightweight satin

1920s Celluloid eye tasselled dance purse Spring 2 7/8" wideAn 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