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ARTIFACT:
Scarce WWII Japanese Homefront women's patriotic association handbag in excellent condition. The center of the woven handbag features an ink stamp or hand-painted embellishment that shows an anchor with a red five point star in the center surrounded by floral-like wreath. The bag has a flap top and two snap closures and reverse shows a riveted strap or handle.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately 10" x 7-1/2" (closed); 14-7/8" x 7-1/2" (open)
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Ink, paint, painted steel snaps, steel rivets, heavy woven material, cotton facing
ATTACHMENT:
Flap with painted steel snap closure
MARKINGS:
"TRADE MARK" on snap.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Japanese Homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay02/02/21 CON-KYB-16 LHEX9/16
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The handbag shows minor wear and soiling, the snaps remain intact, light oxidation on reverse rivets, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
