1940s Vintage Cloth Handbag | Mother of Pearl Clasp | L&M Bags by Edwards | Made in USA

A rare find from the 1940s — this L&M Bags by Edwards cloth handbag is a study in understated elegance. The hinged Mother of Pearl clasp with brass accents is the centerpiece of a bag that has held up beautifully over eight decades.

• Made in USA
• Cotton or linen construction
• Dimensions (closed): 10.5" H x 9.5" W x 1" D
• Width fully open: 7.5"
• Two knotted cloth handles with 6.5" drop
• Rectangular silhouette with curved bottom and 1.5" reinforced base
• Hinged spring steel clasp with Mother of Pearl and brass metal accents
• Inside pouch: 7" L x 2" open
• Inside zippered pocket: 5" L x 1" W
• Condition: Bag in excellent condition — no scuffs, stains, or tears; bottom cloth intact with no fraying; clasp has minor surface scratches, easily polished