Pair of Corded Clutch Purses. 1940s. Maker: No maker tag, but
likely Genuine Corde. Both purses are a mix of swirling and straight lines,
typical of Corde. One is brown and the other is black. Both sides of the brown
are the same pattern. The black has a different corded pattern on the back, and
a pocket at the front. The black is stiffened internally with cardboard. Both
are very small clutches that can be used as wallets or change purses. They are
lined in coordinating fabric (probably rayon) and each has a goldtone metal
zipper and tiny pull. The brown (8.5") is actually a bit smaller than the black (9.25").
There is something tactilely satisfying and eye-pleasing
about Corde purses. Plus, in the ‘40s, everything was made so beautifully!
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