1950s Aztec Southwestern Wooden Bucket Bag with Glitter Lucite Handles

Fantastic 1950s bucket handbag by Susie Lee features a painted wooden slat base combined with a gathered fabric top in a colorful Aztec-inspired geometric print. The fabric has a Southwestern design in shades of brown, tan, green, orange and red.

The bag has two transparent Lucite handles with gold glitter flecks and a matching fabric band around the wooden base. The interior is lined with gold-brown plastic.

The label reads Susie Lee, East Texas Handbag Co., Jacksonville, Texas.

Measurements:
• Height of wooden base: 17 cm / 6.75”
• Diameter at top: 23 cm / 9”
• Total height including handles when carried: approximately 38–40 cm / 15–15.75”

Very good vintage condition. There is some paint loss and damage on one of the wooden slats underneath the bag, as shown in the photos. Otherwise, only minor signs of age and wear.