Description:

United States, ca. 1940s to 1950s CE. A striking vintage clutch purse by Lumured, composed of molded acrylic tiles in a translucent amber hue, each inset with squares of alligator skin. These squares, cut from scrap remnants of alligator hides, showcase a variety of scale patterns in warm brown tones and were bonded to the plastic with acetone and affixed to a fabric backing. The clutch form is both structured and flexible, with a zipper closure that includes a matching tile-tab zipper, and the interior is lined in green cloth with a small slip pocket. The signature square pattern arose from a practical effort to use leftover scraps from alligator and lizard hides - making this type of bag more economical to produce than traditional full bodied leather bags. Size: 12" L x 6.5" W (30.5 cm x 16.5 cm)

Provenance: private Livermore, Colorado, USA collection

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  • Condition: Fading to green cloth with a few minor stains. Some fraying to threads, but otherwise in good condition. Zipper pulls works.

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