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.
