1940's German Mesh Evening Bag

A 1940s gold-tone mesh evening bag made in the U.S. Zone of Germany during the years immediately following World War II. The finely woven metal mesh, jeweled clasp, and remarkably well-preserved interior capture the polished formality of postwar evening dress, while the original fitted insert adds to its completeness. Pieces marked “Made in U.S. Zone Germany” belong to a brief and distinctive period of German production, giving this bag a particularly tangible connection to its moment in history.