Antique/Vintage retail Brown Leather JEMCO Purse, Leather Purse, Leather Handbag, JEMCO, Art Nouveau Purse, Antique1910's Purse, Tooled Leather

Antique/Vintage brown leather JEMCO purse, circo 1910's -1920' with floral art nouveau tooling. Open by turning latch counterclockwise and then push it open. Two inside pockets with mirror, card holder and coin bag in olive suede lining (no flaws). Pretty art deco embellished frame and dangle. Measures 7 1/4" wide, 8" deep and 1" thick ; handle is retail 12" long and in poor condition. The whip stitching around purse edge is in very good condition, except for one place where 1 stitch is missing. Handle has more wear and tear, but still usable. Marked inside purse "Patented Oct.5,1915- May 15,1917 July 23, 1918 "; Moore Made K.C. Mo. JEMCO outline by diamond shape. The purse is still functional and ready to use. A repair would make outstanding purse. The leather is in very good condition.

This is a vintage item, previously owned.