Vintage 1950s Slate Gray Vanity Handbag Mid Century Casket Box Purse Mirror
$ 21.12
Description
Vintage 1950s Slate Gray Vanity Handbag Mid Century Casket Box Purse Mirror. This combination specifically points to the mid-to-late 1950s or early 1960s. • Slate gray exterior. 1950s–early 1960s. • Mid-century / atomic era styling. Approximate era Historical and Styling InsightsThe Era. Vintage 1950s mid-century vanity handbag in a beautiful slate gray color with silver-tone frame hardware and built-in mirror inside lid. Features: • Structured casket/box style design • Double top handles • Interior mirror • Silver-tone clasp closure • Mid-century / atomic era styling • Slate gray exterior Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear. Hardware shows patina and light discoloration. Minor scuffs/marks and interior wear consistent with age and use. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the description. Approximate era: 1950s–early 1960s Historical and Styling InsightsThe Era: This combination specifically points to the mid-to-late 1950s or early 1960s. While high-end "casket" styles used rigid, heavy Lucite plastic shells, mid-market companies began mass-producing bags using soft, structured vinyl over a stiff cardboard or fiberboard interior base to give everyday women the same elegant silhouette at a lower price point. The Mirror Style: Mirrors glued directly to the fabric fabric lining of the lid (rather than being held in by a heavy metal or plastic bezel) were common in these mid-market fabric/vinyl bags to keep the lid lightweight and ensure it didn't snap the hinges when opened. Approximate measurements: • Length: 8.5" • Width: 5" • Height: 3"
