Vintage Hand Made Crewel Embroidery 1970s Bohemian Handbag

Description

Colours for Fall!

Unique hand made crewel embroidery purse with matching eye glasses case brings back memories from the 1970s “Arts and Crafts” movement that used tons of yarn in many shades of brown.

ERA: c. late 1960s – early 1970s

LABEL: "Specially Hand Made and Designed by Kate Phillips"

MEASUREMENTS: approx. 7” H x 10” L x 3.5” W” without handle; 15" with doubled handle, 19” with single handle; eyeglass case measures approx. 6” x 3.5”, tassel has 2” long strands.

MATERIALS & DESIGN: exterior of bag, dark brown & ecru wool yarn on textured natural burlap; interior is lined with a satiny fabric in mocha; handles are dark brown wool and can be adjusted (shoulder or wrist); brass rings; plastic button clasp; metal zippered envelope pocket on inside; eyeglass case is attached by yarn and has old style beige Velcro closure.

CONDITION: excellent condition with no stains, holes and/or repairs on the exterior fabric; interior fabric has 2 very small ink marks on flap; thread holding the button clasp has darkened with age but could be changed if desired; interior zipper is in proper working order; some "pills" on wool handle that could be trimmed (common on wool when used and considering the age of the handbag).

*All purchases are gift*wrapped and carefully packaged for posting.

I am a proud member of the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD. (http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/)

Added on Sep 05, 2009

Shipping

ship to:	cost:	with another item:
United Kingdom	$4.00 USD	$0.00 USD
United States	$5.50 USD	$0.00 USD
Everywhere Else	$4.50 USD	$0.00 USD

Payment methods

• 

Got a question about this item?

• contact the seller
• view this shop's policies