{"product_id":"best-quality-vintage-1940s-armadillo-handbag","title":"Vintage 1940s Armadillo Handbag. Purchased in Los Angeles in the 1990s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very lovely example of an Armadillo bag - I certainly wouldn't condone modern ones - but this one dates from the 1940s or early 1950s and as such has been departed for about 80 years now. This is being sold for its historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI personally bought this at a vintage store in Los Angeles in the 1990s - and it was quite an old item even then!  Oh! the fun and games that I had at airport security checkout trying to take it back! That is a long story! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bags were made as tourist souvenirs in South America in the early \/ mid 20th century - and are now getting harder to find - especially these better quality ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see from my photographs - this one follows the common design for these old bags - but please note it is much better finished - with a little head, little back feet and forefeet as decorative elements - and a nice sturdy clasp. The head section can be lifted up and reveals the opening to the interior of the bag - the inside clean with original red cotton material - and with it's original little mirror in the lid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: the lid or flap with the head has in the past been more firmly stitched to the main body of the bag - they have done with with a coloured wool. I am sure that this could be stitched over with a dark brown wool so it was not so obvious. The lid is firmly attached to the main body of the bag. There is also a little loose part of the lining - but nothing major or of great worry. I have photographed these areas for your inspection and price the bag to take this into account. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bag has a long length carrying strap made of plaited leather - it can easily be used cross-body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: The width of the bag is 11 1\/2 inches. The height is 7 1\/2 inches. The depth is roughly 6 1\/2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bag is in good clean condition. The main body section is ridged along the bottom and round onto the back - the skin is nice and shiny and in excellent condition - no grubbiness or staining. No smells or anything else nasty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bags are more commonly found in the States and shipping from the US to the UK tends to be rather expensive - so much cheaper to get one on offer here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListed at a very fair price - given the top quality finish, fine quality and current clean and smart condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage will be with Royal Mail Tracked \u0026amp; Signed Postage (Medium Parcel). This will be applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55464793473403,"sku":"West Castle. Hanging Blue Plastic Bag","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/vintage-1940s-armadillo-handbag-purchased-in-los-angeles-the-1990s-766.webp?v=1781482578","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/best-quality-vintage-1940s-armadillo-handbag","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}