* Brand: Unbranded / Handmade
* Era / Date Details: Vintage Mid-Century (Circa 1940s–1960s)
* Type: Envelope Clutch & Devotional Pocket Badge Set
* Material: Open-Weave Mesh Cord, Wool Felt, Brass
* Color: Blue-Gray Clutch, Tan Button, and Sepia Brown Badge
* Religion: Christianity / Catholicism
* Featured Refinements: Saint Anthony \"Help Us\" Pocket Charm
* Provenance: Authentic Estate Downsizing DiscoveryVintage Mid-Century Handmade Crochet Clutch & St. Anthony Devotional Badge Set
Provenance:
Discovered together exactly as shown during a recent private estate downsizing collection review. This unique pairing offers an incredible glimpse into personal historical accessories of the mid-20th century.
ITEM 1: Unbranded Fine Artisan Crochet Envelope Clutch* Design & Construction: A beautifully woven, unlined envelope-style pouch featuring a tightly textured open-weave mesh chain-stitch pattern.
* Accent & Hardware Details: Features a decorative tan dome button on the front flap. The bag opens via a vintage mechanical brass starburst prong snap fastener driven securely through the knit fabric.
* Color: A beautiful vintage denim blue-gray hue—perfect for mid-century resort wear, boho-chic, or cottagecore styling.
* Condition: Good vintage condition. Stitches are tight with no major pulls or structural frays. The metal closure snaps firmly and fits cleanly.ITEM 2: Vintage 1930s-1950s St. Anthony \"Help Us\" Devotional Felt Badge* Background Context: Found safely tucked deep inside the bottom crease of the clutch where it spent decades. Saint Anthony is the patron saint of lost items, traditionally carried inside purses and wallets for spiritual protection.
* Details: Features a sepia-toned lithograph illustration of Saint Anthony cradling the Infant Jesus, ringed by the bold text \"ST. ANTHONY HELP US\". It is securely machine-mounted to a dark brown, heavy wool felt oval backing piece complete with its original hanging tab.
* Condition: Shows beautiful, distinct age-appropriate crackling across the image face and light edge wear to the felt, confirming its authentic history and continuous personal use.
Seller Notes:
* Sold strictly as a found history set. Items will not be separated.
* Ships quickly and carefully from a clean, smoke-free home environment.
* Please review all high-resolution listing photos closely for exact dimensions, materials, and fine condition specifics before purchasing.Reach out with questions or need additional information.
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