It takes no effort at all to fall in love with this rare and wonderful RIALTO purse! Two large flowers ,with faux pearls ,on ivory linen are further embellished with swirls of gold glitter. Gold cording edges the purse, which is covered with clear vinyl. The frame is carved pearlized plastic with gold metal hardware.
HALLMARK inside frame: Original. RIALTO. NY
Rialto manufactured bags in NEW YORK CITY starting in the 1930s. During the 1950s, they stole the show with their fabulous lucite and plastic designs! VERY buy DESIRABLE FOR THE COLLECTOR!
CONDITION: excellent plus / no evidence of wear or use / age related tarnish / a little of the gold glitter has come loose and is seen at the bottom of the purse ( trapped between linen and vinyl).
MEASUREMENTS:
length: 11 in.
width: 3 in.
height: 9 1/4 in.
drop of handle: 5 in.
Product code: 1950s Rialto Purse with Pearlized Plastic Hardware / Vinyl over Linen with Two TRAPPED buy FLOWERS!