Vintage Schiaparelli Paris Purse 1950s Black Antelope Suede Handbag Pierre Cardin It has a hole drilled

It has a hole drilled through it at the back

Sleeves: 26 1/2" long - from estimated shoulder

Her actual name was Marguerite Besançon de Wagner

They now produce formal wear under the Daymor Couture label

There is a diagonally angled flapped pocket at either side and a pocket at the left chest

Vintage Schiaparelli Paris Purse 1950s Black Antelope Suede Handbag Pierre Cardin It has a hole drilledThis is a black suede purse made by the fashion house of Schiaparelli during the 1950s. I believe that the suede is made of antelope, which is notorious for bleeding its colour onto other surfaces, but, in this case, that isnt happening, so that is a big plus super quality without the down side. The purse is made in a long handbag form with a wonderful bar shaped clasp in shiny brass with black insets. It has a suede leather carrying strap with a 7