{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-leather-handbag-1905-ephemera-norfolk-western-railway-purse","title":"Antique Edwardian Leather Handbag 1905 Ephemera Norfolk Western Railway Purse","description":"Wonderful early 20th century leather frame handbag offered with the period ephemera discovered inside, including a dated 1905 Lynchburg, Virginia fair brochure and a Norfolk \u0026amp; Western Railway calling card. A fascinating historical group with wonderful untouched antique character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Maker: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Era: Early 1900s \/ Edwardian era\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Genuine leather with heavily textured grain; exact hide type unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Color: Aged brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Traditional metal frame with kiss-lock closure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Thick braided leather carrying handle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Exterior envelope-style pocket with snap closure and two scalloped card slots\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful naturally aged leather and hardware patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Interior textile lining remains intact overall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Original antique surface has not been polished or restored\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eORIGINAL EPHEMERA INCLUDED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Great State Fair brochure from Lynchburg, Virginia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Brochure dated October 5 \u0026amp; 6, 1905\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• S. Claude Ritchie calling\/business card\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Card reads “With Norfolk \u0026amp; Western Ry.” and “Roanoke, Va.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Card bears a Typographical Union Label from Roanoke, Virginia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Both pieces were discovered inside this handbag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Ephemera is being kept with the handbag as a historical group rather than separated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Width: Approx. 9\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Height: Approx. 5.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Handle Drop: Approx. 8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Overall Grade: Good antique condition with substantial authentic age and patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Handbag remains structurally intact\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Interior lining has no noted major tears or splits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Minor loose threads and expected interior age wear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Leather displays extensive surface wear, finish loss, scuffing, darkening and discoloration consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Metal hardware displays oxidation, tarnish and natural patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Exact leather\/hide species has not been identified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Antique paper pieces display expected toning, edge wear and signs of age\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Please enlarge and review all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the condition description\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; CARE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Handbag and accompanying ephemera will be carefully packed together for shipment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Antique paper pieces will be protected during shipping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• No aggressive cleaning, polishing or restoration has been performed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Antique materials should be handled with appropriate care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sold as photographed","brand":"Handmade","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":46818489925711,"sku":"❤️Premier Preloved Seller","price":135.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/8204\/8591\/files\/2de3edd3-0b0d-4711-93a5-5a1dcf3b0557.jpg?v=1789825372","url":"https:\/\/shandesinzvintagesupply.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-leather-handbag-1905-ephemera-norfolk-western-railway-purse","provider":"ShanDesinz Vintage Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}