Miss Lewis Purse, Snake Motif Purse, Vintage 40s Purse, Black & Gold Purse

Miss Lewis Black Purse with Snake Motif Metal Handle. As you can see from the photos a coin purse is attached to the inside lining of the purse with room on either side for your other items. I could not find another Purse like this despite my hrs of research therefore I believe it is very rare. "Handbag Buyer" June 1949, page 29, gave "Autumn Hints" for 1949: "Horizontal lines ... slim or boxy ... small soft reptiles . . . outside pockets ... leather linings convertible shoulder straps for basic stock." This bag was designed to retail at $18.50 by Lewis Purses. That is equivalent to $139 in inflation adjusted 2006 dollars. Information taken from: http://www.bagladyemporium.com/BLU/index.php?n=Main.LewisPursesInc Measures: Approx 6.5 " wide and 7 " long, Strap is 29" long Condition: Excellent with no damage of any sort, non-smoking home, unspoiled inside and out. Please also refer to the photos as they are part of the description.