Summary

Alternative Name(s): Purse

Crocodile skin handbag used around 1940 to 1958 by Mrs Belle Rankin, wife of Senator George Rankin (formerly Major General George Rankin), senator for Victoria 1950-57.

Physical Description

Crocodile skin handbag in dark red lined in fawn suede; has small flap on one side and is fastened by a gold clasp. It also has a strap for carrying and a zippered compartment inside. It contains a matching leather change purse, fastened by black chain.

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