Mid Century Top Grain Cowhide Briefcase Stay Open Frame Vintage Bag with Key MCM

Mid Century Top Grain Cowhide Briefcase Stay Open Frame Vintage Bag with Key MCM Item Details * Era: Mid-Century (likely 1950s–60s) * Brand/Label: “Top Grain Cowhide Brief Bag – Stay-Open Frame” * Material: 100% top-grain cowhide leather * Color: Saddle tan / caramel * Hardware: Brass-tone mid-century latch + original working key * Interior: Natural leather interior, rigid stay-open frame for structured access * Handle: Reinforced cowhide handle with brass mounts * Construction: Fully stitched, premium leatherwork, classic MCM silhouette Condition * Excellent vintage condition for age * Minor cosmetic wear typical of mid-century leather: light scratches, small marks, slight indent on right side panel * Hardware shows mild patina consistent with age * Interior very clean * ORIGINAL KEY INCLUDED (rare find) Features * Iconic mid-century structured briefcase * Stay-Open Frame (patent no. 2474003, 2515605, etc.) * Brass push-lock closure * Internal organizer pockets (add details if any) * Stands upright * Collector-worthy craftsmanship Measurements * Width: 17.5 in * Height: 13 in * Depth/base: 7 in * Handle drop: 2 in Notes * Some images may include AI-assisted background cleaning; item itself shown accurately