Vintage 1950s Mother of Pearl Minaudiere Evening Bag - Original Dust Bag…

Vintage 1950s mother of pearl minaudiere small evening bag Original dust bag and box Inside has the original paper marking a secret compartment Built in mirror and compartments for powder, lipstick and cigarettes (it was the 1950s after all) Room for cash, credit cards, etc. 5-1/4” x 3-1/4” x 3/4” Missing chain Some wear on brass back According to Wikipedia, a minaudiere is generally considered a jewelry piece intended to substitute for an evening bag. Its invention is attributed to Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels in 1934. He reportedly was inspired by watching a woman toss several small, loose makeup items into a tin box.