Small flat tortoiseshell handbag with brown moire sides and lining. Tortoiseshell circa late 1920's clutch purse. 3 overlapped chevron shaped panels form front. Back panel in one piece. Closing flap joined to back panel with 7, 5mm strips to allow for folding movement. Lining - watermarked taffeta, Inside has 3 pockets, attached money purse, taffeta backed and leather bound bevelled mirror and small taffeta purse. Makers label reads 'LACHAUME, 49 Passage des Princes, Bd.

Italy

col.2952 (colonial)

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