Help Me, Internet! Identify this Purse
Recently I picked up a purse from the local branch of the Goodwill. It was a small metal purse, with rounded sides and a beaded handle. It’s a pastel olive color, with a print of children playing on the lower half of the front and back. The graphic elements are derived from vintage J&P Coats thread adverts. It was immaculate when I got it and with some minor use I’ve already damaged the surface print in a few tiny spots. Before I go destroying this lovely item with regular use, I’d love to know more about it. Searches for J&P coats metal purse didn’t turn up anything conclusive.
So, to help you all I’ve provided some (mediocre) photos of the item in question, in the hopes a vintage thread or purse enthusiast might happen along and help me identify this really neat item.
I’m not going to use it much until I figure out when and where it comes from, as I’d hate to ruin a true vintage item. If a collector is interested I’d be willing to sell it.
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susie said,
August 13, 2008 @ 6:02 pm
I have one just like it I found in my aunts closet-mine has a boy and girl and she is riding a big dog
any ideas if it is worth anything???
Giania said,
August 13, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
Yours is the first positive ID I’ve heard of so far. Searching for the different descriptions of the purse/tin didn’t pull up anything like it. So I’d have to guess it’s kind of rare, but I have no idea. If I hear anything I’ll let you know!