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Lot Description

Collection of Seven Vintage Bags and Vanity Cases, 1910-1940s

This lot includes seven vintage bags and vanity cases.

THE FIRST
Silver-tone mesh frame bag with black printed motif, black enamel inlaid frame, and chain strap.
Label: Whiting & Davis Co. / Mesh Bags
Mary. D. Doering Archive No.: PU.033.1920

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 5.5"
Length: 3.5"
Depth: 0.25"
Strap Drop: 6"

THE SECOND
Black and white enamel silver-tone frame mesh bag with stepped Art Deco motif, and chain with enamel links strap.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.032.1925

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 5""
Length: 4.25"
Depth: 0.25"
Strap Drop: 5.5"

THE THIRD
Silver-tone metal chainmail frame hand bag with tiered metal ball and chainmail ruffles, and ring and chain handle.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.039.1910

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 5"
Length: 5.5"
Depth: 0.25"
Strap Drop: 7"

THE FOURTH
Brown leather flap top gathered clutch bag with carved faux tortoise shell decorative piece, and back hand strap. Two sided rectangular glass mirror and brown fabric frame coin purse included.
Unlabeled, though manufacturer label reads: NRA / Manufactured Under / Ladies Hand Bag / Code Authority / 188301
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.036.1940ABC

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 5"
Length: 7.75"
Depth: 3"

THE FIFTH
Silver-tone square compact with orange and black enamel in geometric pattern, largely unused rouge and pouf included, loose powder compartment with slide panel.
Label (stamped): Helena Rubinstein
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: ACC.012.1920

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 1.75"

THE SIXTH
Embossed leather compact with mirror, rouge and pouf, second powder pallet area, and loose powder underneath.
Label (stamped): Mondaine
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 2.75"

THE SEVENTH
Silver-tone with inlaid red and black enamel compact with rouge and powder pallets with poufs, attached lipstick tube still with red lipstick.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: ACC.011.1920

Approximate Measurements:
Length (compact): 2"
Length (lipstick case): 1.5"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition Report

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally with some scratches on the enamel and darkening of the chain strap.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally with some minor wear to both sides of the mesh and some cracks in the enamel on the frame.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good though the entirety of the bag has a light patina and there are two small broken links on one side of the bag near the base of the frame and the middle tier of detail.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good structurally with some light wear to the exterior leather folds on the front, bottom, and hand strap. The side panels have some minor wear with a light spot on the right side. The interior has some light-moderate soiling. The mirror has split between the two sides and the coin purse frame has tarnished.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is good structurally with several scratches throughout the exterior enamel and interior meatal casings. The cosmetics have been used and the loose powder compartment is empty.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is good with wear to the outer edges, specifically the hinged end, the cosmetics have been used, and the mirror is starting to fog with the reflective coating starting to degrade.

THE SEVENTH
The overall condition is good structurally though the cosmetics have been used, the compact has some scratches and missing flakes of enamel, and the lipstick case lid has some verdigris along the interior.

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