Antique French Commercial Bag, Parisian Advertising tourist_collectible by an original work by

by an original work by C

missing its spool post

They most likely come from a New England woolen or cotton mill as this area was full of them up until the 1980s

Circa 1950s-1960s

Antique French Commercial Bag, Parisian Advertising tourist_collectible by an original work byOffered is a rare, antique French leather bag. The bag has faded gold writing on one side, "Cercle des Conferences Commercials, 8 Rue Ste Cecile. The commercial bag at one time was lockable and most likely had a carrying strap no key or strap remain. Made of substantial, pebbled black leather, the bag has impressive old hardware. In vintage condition the leather is dry and worn, hardware is unpolished. The bag measures approximately 10" wide x 8 3 4"