No guesswork here. Having a lot of really old Sears catalogues as well as other dating resources has it's benefits.

Genuine tooled leather handbag from the 1940s is deeply tooled and HEAVY (almost 15 ounces) leather. They meant business back then. It's not very big or wide. Handbag, not shoulder bag (but it could be if you are petite). Of course it shows wear. Especially shabby on the sides (shown), some loose stitching in one corner. (Hey, this is an OLD one!) Inside has the usual, some soiling, maybe pen marks? Turn/twist clasp closure is faded brass (it works fine), just like the grommets holding down the handle, which are so faded they almost look plastic. No maker markings or any numbers at all. See all pics for CONDITION.
ON SALE? It could be. Private sales are done here from time to time so look for a dark pink sale banner on any of my shop pages. Individual items do not show sale prices during private (non-site-wide) sales.
3

9" long

5 3/4" wide

handle drop 7" high

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Northfield, OH.