Morning Glory // 1920s Art Nouveau Meeker Made hand tooled leather clutch purse

-- 1920s handcrafted leather clutch
-- warm chestnut brown hue
-- features an art nouveau tooled leather morning glory motif
-- smart envelope construction with a fold over flap
-- single brass snap closure
-- contrasting whip stitched trim
-- soft dark grey interior with a single compartment and double side wall pockets
-- finished with a clever wrist strap across the back

label: "Meeker Made", the Meeker trademark was first used in 1922 (though they were selling leather purses and wallets under the name as early as 1915) and became a hallmark of high quality handcrafted leather goods for years to come.
material: steer hide with suede lining, brass snap

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length: 10"
height: 5.5"
width: 1" up to 2" expanded

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Top notch! Clutch displays minor evidence of use and age. Some surface grazing and discolor/darkening to interior as pictured. Overall structurally sound with no other issues of note.

Read more about the Meeker Made story here: https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/bill-caldwell-for-75-years-meeker-co-crafted-quality-leather-goods/article_5484b2aa-7741-56b2-80dd-873f674efbf4.html