Black & pewter leather 1970s Bill Dorf clutch


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  • Black & pewter leather late 1970s Bill Dorf clutch purse P203
  • Black & pewter leather late 1970s Bill Dorf clutch purse P203
  • Black & pewter leather late 1970s Bill Dorf clutch purse P203
  • Black & pewter leather late 1970s Bill Dorf clutch purse P203
  • Black & pewter leather late 1970s Bill Dorf clutch purse P203
  • Black & pewter leather late 1970s Bill Dorf clutch purse P203

Black & pewter leather late 1970s Bill Dorf clutch purse P203

Condition: Very good

Price: $40

Measurements
Size: 12.5" long by 7" tall
Label: Bill Dorf

Description
This black and pewter leather clutch purse by Bill Dorf dates from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Mr. Dorf retired at age 36 from his business designing handbags in New York--so he must have done pretty well at it! Regarding this example of his work, the curved and gathered black leather base of the bag fits comfortably in the hand and is soft and pliable. The silver-colored band of leather trim around the top adds a bit of visual interest and glam factor--this simple bag could work well for day or evening. The purse closes with a plastic zipper on the top and is lined with fabric printed with Bill Dorf's logo. (The metal zipper pull also has his logo on it.) An additional outer zip pocket is hidden underneath the silver trim. The purse is in very good condition with some wear to the edges of the silver band.