
Great Depression · 1930s · American
Production
mass-produced
Material
metallic lamé
Culture
American
A rectangular evening clutch with a metallic silver lamé exterior that catches light across its surface. The bag features a structured frame construction with a hinged clasp closure at the top center and a short chain handle attached via small metal rings at the upper corners. The lamé fabric appears to be synthetic with a fine twill weave that creates subtle texture beneath the metallic coating. The proportions are typical of 1930s evening bags - compact and geometric, designed to hold minimal essentials. The gold-toned metal hardware contrasts with the silver fabric, and the overall construction suggests machine production rather than handcraft, reflecting the era's move toward accessible luxury accessories.
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