About this Product
This lovely classic clutch purse is handmade, by me, from vintage barkcloth fabric. Here are the specs, please measure your items before purchasing.
~ Outside barkcloth and inside lining interfaced with heavy duty interfacing
~ 8” antique brass kisslock frame
~ Comes with a 1/2” adjustable crossbody/shoulder strap
~ Has inside single welt pocket
~ Measures 10” x 6 1/2”
This purse comes with a black adjustable strap, if you'd rather have brown, please convo me!
Photos, description ©2025 Constance Scott, dba Mercedes Sherwood Designs.
Care: I suggest Scotchgarding your purse. As it is made of 100% cotton, it can be spot cleaned with warm water using a mild soap and air dried.
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. Thank you for your understanding.
Barkcloth is an upholstery weight cotton fabric, generally made into curtains, that had its 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, bark-like texture of cotton curtains made from a twisted two-ply weave.
Mercedes Sherwood Designs
Meet the Maker
How it’s Made
I create one of a kind or limited number of purses, bags and pillows from vintage fabrics which I source and sew.
Shop Policies
All sales are final. Exchanges welcome, but no returns. I am a one-woman show, not a big box store. PLEASE ask questions before purchasing. If you are unsure of size, color or other aspect of my work, I would love to hear from you. I am a star seller on Etsy.
