{"product_id":"1960s-chocolate-brown-leather-handbag-with-original-1963-receipts-found-inside","title":"Late 1940s Chocolate Brown Leather Handbag\nWith Original 1963 Receipts Found Inside","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely late 1940s to early 1950s handcrafted leather handbag, discovered untouched with 1963 receipts still inside from its last known use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece has not been recreated, restored, or artificially aged. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas simply lived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the bag were original Western Australia receipts dated 1963- still folded and resting exactly where they were left, paused in time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leather is a deep chocolate brown - richer and darker in person than the photographs suggest. Think dark cocoa, not tan. The surface carries honest wear: fine creasing, soft scuffing, and patina that only decades can create.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a “perfect” bag. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a soulful one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructurally it remains strong:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Firm silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Clean interior suede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Secure binding with no looseness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Solid brass turn-lock closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Internal zip pocket intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e -The\u003cspan\u003e whipstitched edges are tight and original. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful vintage condition with expected wear consistent with age. Surface distressing to outer leather adds character and depth. Interior suede is soft, clean and intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 cm L x 21 cm H x 10 cm W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to message me if you have any questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns are always welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bring Out Your Dead Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Female \/ Adults","offer_id":56202294263974,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0134\/files\/81423A69-C888-43C0-AF91-B048AFF0893F.jpg?v=1771341490","url":"https:\/\/bringoutyourdead1.myshopify.com\/products\/1960s-chocolate-brown-leather-handbag-with-original-1963-receipts-found-inside","provider":"Bring Out Your Dead Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}