1950s Marcus Brothers Basket Weave Handbag w/ Floral Etched Gold Lid size_36.5 EU/ 6 US and back of the dress

and back of the dress are decorated with gold cord trim

Rare and beautiful Claire McCardell day dress

Waves are sewn into a mesh layer

and a wide scoop neck and scoop back with narrow

Cotton knit dress with spaghetti straps has black fringe throughout

1950s Marcus Brothers Basket Weave Handbag w/ Floral Etched Gold Lid size_36.5 EU/ 6 US and back of the dressGorgeous structured woven coffret style handbag with gold tone detail. The handbag consists of a cylindrical woven body sitting upon gold feet, and topped with a rounded gold lid. The lid features a shield shaped turn lock, swirling floral etched designs, and a delicately twisted half circle top handle. Marked "Marcus Brothers," made in British Crown Colony of Hong Kong.