Bienen-Davis Vintage Architectural Dark Red Velvet & Black Leather Handbag

Vintage Bienen-Davis dark red velvet floral pattern flap handbag. The inside of the flap is made of brown leather. Has an ornate gold tone bar handle on leather straps. Snap button closure. The satin interior features four slide pockets. In good vintage condition, no obvious signs of wear on the exterior of the bag. A beautiful and unique bag. 9” wide, 7” high, 2” deep, 1 1/2” handle drop. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Weight: 12 oz - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Period 1960-1969. About the Brand: Founded in New York City in 1931 by Herbert Bienen and Edwin Davis, Bienen Davis merged American design with Italian craftsmanship and soon found their bags on the sets of movies and televisions shows, worn by some of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, and included in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The revived Bienen Davis is the creation of Richard K. Bienen, the fourth generation scion of the Bienen family. Having been raised in the bag-making business with his father, Richard H. Bienen, and influenced by the design spirit of his mother, Pat Mori, a former model who worked alongside famed designer Roy Halston, Bienen was inspired to re-establish the renowned brand. Today, Bienen Davis continues to work with the same Italian artisans credited for creating their celebrated past collections. 25_01.3133/.01-1