SOLD 1970's Vintage Black Telephone Purse

Collectibles : Vintage

$325 USD SOLD
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How cool is this? The first portable phone. Yes, seeing is believing. This handbag has a real working phone, complete with accessory cord to plug it into any available phone jack, an optional shoulder strap, and ta-da... the original hang tag... WOW!

The perfect accessory for the woman who has everything. But ladies, don't deny the men. Remember... accessories make the man too, and this could certainly be a man bag. Classic leather grained vinyl and black patent.

Not many of these babies survived the disco years, but this one is in great shape... and like the label says... "IT WORKS!." I know because I used it once during a power outage when my cordless was out of commission. This purse has been in my personal collection for a very long time.

The receiver makes a great handle, held on with a wide velcro fastened strap. And there's also a zipper pocket on the cotton lined inside, along with a small gusseted open pouch. The instructions are on the back of the hang tag.

Condition is great. I know I've used it once as a phone, but it does not look as if it was carried as a bag much, if at all. The shoulder strap certainly looks to have never been used, and the hang tag is in great shape. Measures approximately 11" tall and 10" wide.

A real retro relic, and a fabulous conversation piece. Absolutely everyone will want to know all about it. I doubt if you'll ever find another complete with all its pieces and the tag in such good condition any time soon.

Appropriate for any occasion, especially power outages. And absolutely essential for those romantic getaway weekends to remote locations where there's no cell service. Can you hear me now?

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Item ID: RL-478