Stellar coated cotton fabric Margaret Smith structured handbag, circa early 1960s vintage.
Two top carry padded handles, rectangular shape.
Tapered sides.
Two main interior pockets with a central zip top pocket, 'Margaret Smith, Gardiner, Maine' label, as shown.
The pattern is if various wildflowers, and ferns, with the occasional snail.
Vibrant, cheery colors- and a shape that has been copied by quite a few designers over the years.
In excellent- if not flawless- condition- super clean inside and out, appears unused.
Measurements:
10- 3/4' across the top edge, 11- 1/8' across the bottom
7- 1/4' high, handles add 4- 3/4' in height and can just squeeze onto the shoulder of a smaller frame
4- 3/8' width (at bottom)
vintage 1960s handbag Margaret Smith floral purse ferns snails