Leather inside and out with an attached coin purse. Couldn’t be better! Red handbags are always at a premium and this one is lovely. Love the black leather lining, too. Made by Rolfs, which I think is the same company that even recently made/makes wallets and other leather purse accessories of exceptional quality.

This purse was originally sold in a small, local shoe store but is miles ahead of some of the cheaper shoe store versions of later years. In addition to the coin purse (where an original hand-written receipt was still kept), there is a zippered center compartment inside and the brand name stamped in gold lettering. I had initially dated this bag as 1940’s to 1950’s but changed my assessment when looking at the date on the receipt. However, it’s not clear if that receipt is for the sale of this handbag or for another charge – possibly a dying job, which leather goods stores used to do sometimes. Without in-depth research, possibly into the Rolf company, it’s impossible to solve the mystery.

Take a look at the hardware. It’s heavy and attractive in it’s design. This wardrobe accessory will be a favorite for years! It’s compact, but with lots of little spaces to conceal important items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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