September, 1950:  Springflex Silvertrim Bag

Springflex Silvertrim

The kit came with kelly green wool felt, silver cording for trim, and a metal gadget that would hold the purse open or close it with a snap.

Springflex Silvertrim gadget    Springflex Silvertrim gadget open

Kits for two different matching hats could be ordered.  The purse and hats could also be ordered in cherry red, wine, black, gray, navy blue, or brown, and the trim in gold or rose gold.

Springflex Silvertrim bags and hats

The silver cord could be sewed on in different designs - initials, a crest, others that were suggested, or anything the club member fancied.  The back of the letter provided patterns:
Springflex Silvertrim decoration

The letter:
Springflex Silvertrim letter


The envelope:
Springflex Silvertrim envelope