{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-bamboo-handbag-wooden-00310","title":"1950s Vintage Bamboo Handbag Wooden Handle Reed Basket Bag Mid Century Summer Purse","description":"\u003cp\u003e1950s Vintage Bamboo Handbag Wooden Handle Reed Basket Bag Mid Century Summer Purse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous original vintage bamboo\/reed handbag dating from approximately the late 1950s, with a beautifully structured mid-century shape and wonderfully oversized wooden handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is constructed from fine natural reed or bamboo slats, bound horizontally to create a surprisingly substantial structured bag. Cream woven fabric trims the top, base and sides, while the large curved wooden handles give it that unmistakable sculptural 1950s look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly lovely example of the natural-material handbags fashionable during the mid-century period, when bamboo, raffia, cane and other woven materials became popular for summer and resort accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would make a wonderful usable vintage summer handbag, display piece or addition to a collection of mid-century fashion accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures \/ Details\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal vintage handbag\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural bamboo\/reed construction\u003cbr\u003e\nLarge sculptural wooden handles\u003cbr\u003e\nCream woven fabric edging and side panels\u003cbr\u003e\nStructured rectangular shape\u003cbr\u003e\nMid-century summer\/resort style\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlabelled \/ maker unknown\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 13\"\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight excluding handles: 6\"\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight including handles: 10.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 3.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with a piece of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is visible wear and discolouration to the cream fabric binding, including some fraying around the upper edges, corners and base. The wooden handles have surface marks, rubbing and wear to the finish. There are also natural variations and some signs of age to the reed\/bamboo body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56839600275842,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-1950s-vintage-bamboo-handbag-wooden-handle-reed-basket-bag-mid-century-summer-purse-1950s-vintage-bamboo-handbag-wooden-handle-reed-basket-bag-mid-century-summer-purse-1253851263.jpg?v=1786453777","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/1950s-vintage-bamboo-handbag-wooden-00310","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}