1950's Tapestry Hand Bag, Exotic Ethnic Purse, Vintage Middle Eastern, Arabesque Moroccan Arab Market Town, Petit Point Tapestry L and M Bag

Fantastic vintage 1950's petit point fine gauge woven tapestry fabric hand bag:

~ Features a lively market or bustling town scene complete with a camel and rider, three men huddled near a tent, two birds on a tree limb, and classic antique or old world architecture

~ The intricacy of the designs and execution are amazing

~ Made by L and M - an exclusive "Spot Lite" edition purse

~ This company was also known as Lowry and Mund and made handbag lines sold under different names including Spot-Lite and Edwards

~ During the 50s the company produced exotic themed bags. I believe this Arabesque or Middle Eastern motif is a rare one and may have been produced circa 1952

~ The tapestry designs on each side mirror or match exactly

~ Acorn shaped kisslock closure

~ Fancy filigree metal strip on the top of the front side

~ Chain handle

~ Off white satin lining with side slip pocket

~ This example is in great condition, will match so many things, and is bound to get noticed


Ready and waiting for your outfit, special day, collection, or gift giving - you will love it!

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES: x

AGE OR ERA: Authentic true vintage piece - mid-century or 1950's in era

MARKINGS: Gold printed logo on the inside of the bag - Reads - L and M Spot Lite Reg. EXCLUSIVE MADE IN USA

METAL / MATERIAL: Cotton feeling tapestry, satin lining in the lightest yellow or beige off white shade, and metal hardware in a most complimentary antique gold or brass color

CLASP / CLOSURE: Hinged opening with kiss lock tension clasp

MEASUREMENTS: Body of the purse is aprox 8" x 8" (not including the kiss lock clasp) x a very rough or fluid estimate of 1 1/2" to 2" thick, measurement taken at the bottom. It has a soft box construction - so it looks nice with both little to no contents or a few flatter/smaller essential items like a phone, lipstick, tissues, wallet, checkbook, etc. 6 1/2" aross the top opening. The handle drop is 6"

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

CONDITION = Great vintage condition - The exterior is perfect to near perfect condition. There is just one small area on the back side, lower right corner, with two small thread pulls. You very well may be able to weave or hook under to hide them if you felt the need. I haven't tried as they are most unnoticeable. The inside lining shows what I would estimate is a normal amount of minor discoloration or marks from use and age. Most likely makeup, small ink mark and similar. No holes, frays, offensive smells. Really in an excellent state of preservation

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