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*** I HIGHLY recommend shipping only with UPS for this item. There has been too many theft issues with USPS.
Nettie Rosenstein black leather top handle bag, likely dating from the late 1940s to 1950s.
Key Details
Designer: Nettie Rosenstein, a highly regarded American fashion designer known for her quality and attention to detail.
Material: The exterior appears to be black box calf leather with a distinctive cross-grain texture, and high-quality construction was a hallmark of her designs.
Interior: Nettie Rosenstein bags from this era typically feature high-quality linings, sometimes in contrasting faille cloth or matching leather, and often include a mirror and coin purse pocket.
Hardware: The bag features gold-tone brass hardware, including a kiss-lock clasp at the top.
Style: The structured, frame-top style with double handles is characteristic of bags from the late 1940s and 1950s.
Origin: Many of her high-end handbags were manufactured in Florence, Italy, and are often labeled as such.
This piece does have some wear on the outside and inside due to it’s age. I currently have not cleaned the interior - BUT I am happy to do so should the buyer request. I tend not to mess with older items because it could mess with the authenticity certification process.
This is an extremely RARE Nettie Rosenstein purse. I have never seen another like it anywhere - and I have looked all over.
This purse is for serious collectors.