1950s High Quality Bakelite and Woven White Cotton Italian Hand-Bag

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This exquisite 1950s Italian handbag is a prime example of mid-century resort elegance, combining artisanal texture with high-style industrial materials. … Read more This exquisite 1950s Italian handbag is a prime example of mid-century resort elegance, combining artisanal texture with high-style industrial materials. The body of the bag is expertly crafted from heavy, woven white cotton in a structured geometric pattern that offers a crisp, architectural look. This soft textile is brilliantly contrasted by a sculptural frame and oversized spherical clasp made of polished white colored Bakelite, which provides a warm, translucent glow reminiscent of real mother pearl.. The bag features a distinctive double-handle design, also rendered in smooth Bakelite, ensuring a comfortable and sophisticated carry. Its interior is surprisingly spacious for a vintage evening bag, lined with clean fabric that reflects the high quality of Italian accessories from the post-war era. This piece perfectly captures the transitional glamour of the 1950s, making it a rare and wearable collector's item for those who appreciate the marriage of organic fibers and early plastics. It remains in remarkable vintage condition, with the white cotton exceptionally well-preserved and the Bakelite hardware retaining a brilliant, high-gloss finish.
Dimensions: Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm) See less