Horseplay - 1940s Vintage Barkcloth and Cork Fabric Zip Top Crossbody Shoulder Bag

This mid-sized bag was created from vintage barkcloth fabric on the top and sustainable cork fabric on the bottom. It's a lovely purse for everyday, and listed below are the measurements and features, and I appreciate you taking the time to note them:

~ 8 1/2” tall by 10 1/2” wide, with a bottom depth (side to side) of 2 1/2”. (PLEASE measure your wallet before purchasing this purse, thanks!)

~ outside zip pocket measure 6" tall by 5 1/2" wide

~ inside slip pocket

~ adjustable 3/4” wide nylon strap from 28” to 54”, good for shoulder or crossbody

~ stress areas double-stitched for durability

~ interfaced for strength

~ Czech glass zip pulls

~ handcrafted in Baltimore, MD

Care: I suggest Scotchgarding the purse, it is made of 100% cotton, so it can be hand washed in warm water with a mild soap and hung to dry.

Please note: I do not accept returns on items. Therefore, it is important that you pay attention to all measurements and ask any questions beforehand. I'm also happy to provide you additional pictures. I apologize for this update, but I am a one-woman operation, not a big box store. If you should purchase this bag, this means that you've read my shop policies and accept my no return policy. Thank you for your understanding.

Photos, description ©2024 Constance Scott, dba Mercedes Sherwood Designs.

What is barkcloth?

Barkcloth is an upholstery weight cotton fabric, generally made into curtains, that had it's heyday from the 1930s through the 1950s. The prints are usually bold, bright and quite distinctive to their era in history. Barkcloth from the 30's often contained beautiful tropicals, often combining floral and geometric patterns. Fabric from the 40's were rich in figural, regional imagery and fabric from the 50's enjoyed images of atoms, cell structures and other geometrics. The term “barkcloth” was a generic household term of the period used to describe the nubby, barklike texture of cotton curtains made from a twisted two-ply weave.