VTG 1940s Reptile Handbag Lot Film Noir and 50 similar items

What you?ll love about this 1940s reptile handbag lot is the instant Film Noir drama ? structured lizard, curvy snakeskin box purse, and a bonus red snakeskin wallet that feel straight out of a smoky detective scene or a wartime cocktail lounge. These are not pristine collector pieces ? they are atmospheric, character-rich costume treasures. Condition: All pieces show age-related wear including loose or missing scales, minor dings, strap wear, and surface imperfections. They are usable but not collector-perfect. Structurally intact overall. Light residual storage scent possible. Fit Snapshot: Classic 1940s proportions ? small, ladylike, structured silhouettes designed for hand carry. Provenance Note: Mid-century reptile handbags were status symbols in the 1930s?1950s, often carried for evenings and formal daywear. Genuine lizard and snakeskin were widely used before later wildlife regulations restricted trade. These pieces reflect that era?s structured glamour. Pop Culture Screen Style References: Evokes The Big Sleep, Double Indemnity, Rita Hayworth glamour, and 1940s USO-era sophistication. Perfect for Film Noir, wartime drama, and period theater productions. Style Aesthetics: ? Film Noir Femme Fatale ? 1940s Structured Glam ? Vintage Costume Wardrobe Styling Tips: ? Pair with a 1940s tailored suit and victory rolls. ? Add seamed stockings and red lipstick. ? Use for stage productions, reenactments, or vintage photography. ? Ideal prop set for stylists building a 1940s capsule wardrobe. Measurements: Bag 1 (Lizard Hard Case): approx. 10" x 7.5" x 2.5" Bag 2 (Snakeskin Box): approx. 8.5" x 4" x 4" Wallet: approx. 7" x 3.5" Approx. Modern Size Conversion: Small structured handbags (vintage scale). Fit Guide: Hand-carry only. Designed as compact mid-century formal bags. Fabric / Materials: Genuine lizard Genuine snakeskin Brass hardware Fabric and leather linings Sustainability Note: Preserves mid-century exotic leather craftsmanship and prevents landfill disposal of vintage materials. Costuming CTA: Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Ideal for 1940s wartime drama, Film Noir detective sets, or retro femme fatale styling ? think The Big Sleep, L.A. Confidential, or classic Hollywood crime cinema.