#237

Rare Early French Poupee's Sac du Voyage with Hand-Printed Muslin Cover
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$2,900
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Description
4.5" (11 cm.) The classic style sac du voyage has rectangular- shaped firm base with paper cover decorated with soft kidskin straps and brass studs that hinges open to lower compartment; with fabric upper compartment that opens at hinged clasp,woven braid leather handles. The fabric cover is early hand-woven muslin with transfer printed designs. An early penknife in the shape of woman's shoe is contained in the bottom compartment. French,circa 1850. Excellent condition.