RARE Yellow LUCITE HANDBAG/Vintage Lucite Handbags/50's Lucite Handbags/Patricia Of Miami Handbag/Vintage Lucite Purse/Near Mint Condition

Circa 1953 to 1954 Patricia of Miami Yellow LUCITE with Gold Threads Handbag

This Lucite Handbag from Patricia of Miami is a Stunning Yellow Gold with Gold Threads and a Clear Lid. The COLOR IS AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL. The Clear Lid has a Lovely Carved Flower with Many Petals. It has the curly clasp so typical of the Patricia of Miami Handbags. This Handbag is Featured in "A Certain Style" by Robert Gottlieb and Frank Maresca on page 75. The one featured is a lighter color and is marbleized rather than having the Gorgeous Gold Threads this one features.

Some History of the Patricia of Miami Company - This month in 1953 Morty Edelstein, formerly of Llewellyn, purchased Bag by Benne and

opened up a new firm, Miami Handbag Mfg., Inc. (not the same as the firm "Florida Handbags"). They made unbreakable handbags under the new trademark of Patricia of Miami, which was named for Mrs. Edelstein. They were known for their curly cue clasp as you can see in this particular handbag.

Measurements - Length - 9. 75

Width - 3. 50"

Height - 4" without the handles, 8. 75" with the handles

The opening is 4. 75" so it should hold most Cell Phones except the oversized ones.

Near Mint Condition - This Lovely has been shined and polished. The only tiny foibles detectable are: the latch is a little loose and the lid has some tiny scratches you can only see when you have it up to the light. You may see color variations in the photographs. This is from the sunlight. It is a Gorgeous all over bright golden yellow with no variations in color throughout. This Handbag is just Lovely and Ready to Add to Your Collection and to Carry.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Birmingham, AL.