Vintage Lewis Made in Italy Ex Condition Gold Chain Mini Evening Bag, $125

Very rare find! Stunning! If you are a handbag collector, this one is a must! Condition: excellent, minimal wear on exterior, and clean inside Material: gold metal, hard shell with gold velvet interior Size: 7" widest x 5" high x 2" deep; 16" chain Lewis Bag (Nat Lewis) probably from ca. 1960-1970 "Nat Lewis died of a heart attack, age 74, in 1956 at his store on 1637 Broadway. Fondly memorialized; he became a "haberdasher that served the theatrical world." Nat Lewis's eponymous store's inventory was liquidated in 1956, but his handbag company went on. After Nat's death, longtime employee Elliott S. Frankel became president of the company. Jeffrey Frankel and Barry Frankel also worked there, presumably related to Elliott. Under Elliott Frankel's leadership, Lewis Purses, Inc. collaborated in the 1970s with a company called Thought-Waves for a line of ecology-inspired bags made of natural materials. There was also a 1980s collaboration with shoe company Joan & David (still in business) for a leather handbag line. We were unable to find an exact date of closure for Lewis Purses, Inc., but the most recent newspaper ad we could find for Lewis handbags was from 1983. Even though he would never know the impact of his contribution, the dashing and colorful Nat Lewis made an indelible mark—not just on Broadway—but on the world of fashion. With their well-made, everlasting designs, Lewis handbags will continue to be desirable and wearable." Bag Lady #VintageBag #LewisGoldBag