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What is this? Coin purse? Lip stick bag?

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Show and Tell - Share your treasures' started by Kim H., Jan 24, 2021.

  1. Kim H.

    Kim H. Registered Guest

    This belonged to my grandmother born in 1917. Found when cleaning out her house. It's not in the greatest condition but I am curious as to what it exactly is.
    There's no markings except for the flower on the cap.
     

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  2. sues*stuff

    sues*stuff VFG Member

    It is a coin purse.

    Sue
     
  3. vivavintageclothing

    vivavintageclothing VFG Member

    I have had several similar, metal mesh evening bags with a short chain strap. Any sign that a chain may have been removed?

    That style of closure is called a “gate top”.
     
  4. bycinbyhand

    bycinbyhand VFG Member

    When you went out dancing, you'd take along just what you needed which, in those days, was a couple coins for the trolley, rouge, tissue, etc.
     
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