What kind of bag is this faux leopard?

[themerchantsofvintage]

Please excuse prelim pics. This is 13.5" tall, quasi-conical shape, 1/2 faux leapord and 1/2 (not sure - will do freeze test, leather, vinyl ??) and it has a sticker saying made in England. It lightweight and the cover/top has a rivetted hole in the middle - as if whatever was going to be inside would need air. I think it's a cusper 50s/60s, but I don't think it's a handbag and it doesn't look like a shoe bag.

What do you think it is? And am I close on the date?

THANKS

 

[ClubVintage]

I think that is a bag to store your knitting supplies.

The height of the bag leaves plenty of room for the needles. The yarn threads up through the hole while keeping the ball of yarn hidden inside.

That is the coolest knitting bag......I think it makes a fab purse!

Cat

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Hi Deb,

I would say faux leopard and from the photo it looks like vinyl.

Very interesting shape to it, I would go with late 1960s on this one.

 

[cmpollack]

The only knitting bags I've ever seen are the barkcloth ones with wood handles. The way this one makes a humbly domestic object ultra fashionable (with space age vinyl and faux exotic cat!) is just fascinating.

I agree with Cat--it has incredible appeal as a purse.

 

[pastperfect2]

It certainly has a 'bucket' style

Hollis

 

[igotbuttons]

I agree!

I can't think of any other use for a handbag with a hole in the top unless it were feeding out yarn!!!

How fashionable is THAT?!

I would call it bucket, albeit, a narrow bucket.

Perhaps it was to be used during commutes or at the beauty shop when the ladies were stuck under the machines?

Just my thoughts! LOL

Patti

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Thanks everyone!!! Late 60s bucket-style knitting bag , makes 2007 cool purse - who knew?!

You guys are so clever - the BEST!