We give you, the ICONIC WW2 Coil Bag! Or telephone cord bag as it’s known today.

This one is the real deal abd in fantastic shape with the only wear being one the fabric around the zipper which is very very common. All of the cord is there and is attached perfectly no loose ends! Zipper works beautifully. No stains or holes in the lining everything is intact!

This is a cornerstone accessory for any 1940s collection. This bag does have the design also on the bottom which makes it extra special. :)

Measurements are:
9” wide
6” tall plus 7” handle from top of bag.
3.5” deep

Once upon a time ladies handbags had less to do with designer names and more to do with individual style. Amongst the acrylic purses and silk handbags of yesteryear there is now another highly collectible bag that vintage enthusiasts flock to: the telephone cord purse.

Today it might seem like a mere novelty, but back in the 1940s when these purses were first created there was a very good reason for these bags. During World War II the shortage of certain goods extended to the handbag industry when many of the normal materials for handbags were unavailable.

Leather was one of the many rationed materials during the war, felt most acutely in the buying of shoes. But, purse manufacturers also felt this crunch.
Enter the humble telephone coil cord.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Jacksonville, Florida.