EVENING BAG IN THE FORM

OF A BELLOWS CAMERA.

French 1930's.

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A most unusual French evening bag from the inter-war

 art-deco period, shaped like a camera.

The body is covered in a black suede-like material and 

closed it measures 6.5 x 3.5 x 2 inches (not including the strap).

The front opens in the style of a bellows camera to show a

mirror.  This mirror hinges forward to reveal the interior

 of the bag.  Opposite to the mirror is a flap which lifts to 

open a powder compact.  The brass "film winder" pulls out

 as a lipstick container.

No maker's label is to be found, but this is clearly a good

quality production.  The original card box is just marked

"Modèle Déposé Internationale, Paris".

The exterior is just a very little dulled but this has clearly

had very little use.  The compact has never held powder and 

the bag is overall in lovely clean condition.

It is certainly a fun addition to any collection of vintage

handbags, or just to use for that special occasion.

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