Bakelite oval purse with brass closures

Name/Title

Bakelite oval purse with brass closures

Entry/Object ID

2013.99.010

Description

Amber-coloured ribbed plastic or bakelite oval shaped box purse with brass closure, two handles. Lid has inscribed floral motif. Bottom of purse reads: "Elsa Manufacturing Co. St. Louis Missouri"

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Elsa Manufacturing Co.

Date made

circa 1930

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom of purse

Transcription

Elsa Manufacturing Co. St. Louis Missouri

Material/Technique

Inscribed