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Keeping with my often revisted "Victory" theme, I have perhaps the most important (and hoped-for) celebration of Victory ever. This is the large version of the trapezoid cigar box. Finding nearly perfect versions of this box as raw starting material is hard to do, but this box comes as close to perfect as any I have sourced. The label is a collage of the victorious sufferagist, holding her precious vote and the scroll depicting her motto. She is all-American, with the Stars and Bars behind her. The flowers add the themes of celebration and beauty to her victory. The most elaborate cigar box labels have gold coins, the more, the better. I spared no coins here. Each coin is surrounded by hand placed beads to provide the visual effect of coin edging.

 

The back of the purse has a calling card with a now famous battle cry and a reminder that depending on whether we win or lose, this moment becomes either a celebration or a protest going forward. Both front and back have some elements highlighted with shine. This purse WILL catch the eye.

 

Top and bottom are papered with silver glitter. Blue paper braid and gold foil edging embellish the Nouveau-style green flower motif on the sides of the purse. The chunky, stationary top handle picks up on the green and features more flowers in relief. The purse sits on red rounded glass feet. The latch and hinge hardware are gold colored. The multi-colored pillow tassle is removable.

 

As you open the purse, the interior lid is striped vertically with patterns reminiscent of needlework and handicraft. The paper throughout the interior picks up on this same theme. There is a 3 inch diameter mirror mounted to the lid. No small mirror would do in this purse. The person it celebrates is you.

Victory: When We Fight

$350.00Price
  • SPECIFICATIONS

    Overall Dimensions, top to bottom, including handle: 9 3/8 (in)

    Trapezoid Box Exterior Dimensions: from its widest 9 to its narrowest 7 1/2 (in)

    Outside depth: 3 1/8 (in)

    Trapezoid Box Interior Dimensions: from its widest 8 to its narrowest 6 1/2 (in)

    Inner Height (top to bottom): 5 (in)

    Interior depth: 2 1/2 (in)

    Please read FAQs about care and use of purse artwork.

    Special qualities: this purse is very sturdy, but care should be given not to accidentally scrape the tiny rhinestones encircling the coins. This purse has a slight, but discernable cigar smell.

  • RETURN AND REFUND POLICY

    Due to the handmade, one-of-a-kind nature of my artwork purses, I do not accept returns.

    Please examine the photos of the item closely to see any intrinsic flaws and imprefections in these upcycled art pieces. The substrate that I decorate is a wooden box manufactured by another entity outside of my control. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about this item. Feel free to contact me.

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