Picture shows a muted green wool check bag sitting on a wooden tabletop with a vintage style cup and saucer in the background. The bag is 1940s style and is fastened by linking one strap through the other.

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Handmade 1940s Style Wool Handbag – Vintage Inspired British Design

Name: Handmade 1940s Style Wool Handbag - Vintage Inspired British Design
SKU: 891646
Price: 45.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£45.00

Made from an original pattern from 1941, this wool handbag is handmade in the UK and designed for those who love classic vintage style with a warm, tactile feel. The textured wool fabric and structured shape make it perfect for everyday wear during cooler seasons, adding a subtle vintage touch to both modern and retro outfits.

This handbag takes inspiration from authentic 1940s designs, focusing on clean lines, practical shapes and timeless elegance. Each bag is carefully handmade using quality materials, creating a unique piece that reflects traditional British craftsmanship.

– Handmade in the UK

– Ready to dispatch in 1-3 days

– Materials – Yorkshire woven wool lined with a patterned cotton lawn

– Lightweight and comfortable to carry

– Spot clean with a soft cloth, avoid washing

Designed to comfortably fit everyday essentials such as a phone, purse, keys and glasses, this handbag works beautifully for day-to-day wear, events or adding a vintage touch to a modern outfit.

Height: 20cm Width: 11 cm Depth: 10 cm Strap drop: 15cm (all measurements are approximate)

You can read about the history of this bag and what it was originally designed to carry in the description below.

1 in stock

Categories: Evening Bags, Handbags, One of a Kind Tags: #handbag, bag, evening bag

Description

These bags are based on a design from 1941 and where originally developed as an attractive way for women to carry their gas mask with them at all times.

By the winter of 1939 around 40 million gas masks had been issued. Supplied in a cardboard case with a strap made from a length of string, although not compulsory, people were advised to carry them at all times.

Handbags with special compartments for a gas mask and fabric covered cardboard cases soon became available. And it wasn’t long before the fashion magazines started to run articles telling women how to make their own stylish containers. “Make your gas mask container to match dress, costume or coat” they proclaimed.

Shipping Countries: United Kingdom (UK)

Ready to ship in 1-3 business days from United Kingdom (UK)

Shipping Policy

Orders will be processed and dispatched within 1-3 business days.

Items will be carefully packaged to protect your purchase during shipping.

Orders will be posted using Royal Mail first class - I currently only post to addresses in mainland UK.

Although processing time will not vary delivery dates are dependent on the postal service and cannot be guaranteed.
Full shipping policy can be viewed as part of my Terms and Conditions of Sale here - https://www.williamandtilda.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/

Refund Policy

I hope you will be delighted with your order but if there are any problems please contact me to discuss how I may help to resolve any issues.

In the unlikely event that an item needs to be returned please contact me within 14 days and return item within 28 days of order date. Any items returned must be unused, in re-sellable condition and in their original packaging.

Buyers will be responsible for return postage costs and it is advised that items are returned using a tracked and insured service, as refunds can only be issued once the item has been received.
Full returns/refund policy can be viewed here - https://www.williamandtilda.co.uk/delivery-and-returns/