A Unique Look into Mid-Century Soviet Fashion: 1957 Leather Goods Catalog Issue No. This is a rare, original industrial catalog published in 1957 by the Ministry of Light Industry of the USSR. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the luxury and consumer leather goods produced in the Soviet Union during the “Khrushchev Thaw” period. Highlights of this catalog. Exclusive Content: Features models of women’s handbags, travel bags, and children’s bags produced by 18 major enterprises across the USSR. Historical Significance: The catalog showcases designs approved by the Art Council of the Ministry of Light Industry, providing a rare glimpse into Soviet aesthetics and fashion standards of the late 1950s. Technical Details: The text describes materials (genuine leather, substitutes, textiles), internal constructions, and hardware used in Soviet handbag manufacturing. Professional Reference: Originally intended for trade officials and manufacturing bureaus, making it a very scarce find today. Cover: Original green hardcover with gold embossed lettering. Shows minor vintage wear consistent with age, but remains solid and presentable. Interior: The pages are clean and well-preserved. The typography is sharp and perfectly legible. This catalog is a must-have for fashion historians, collectors of Soviet vintage, and those interested in the history of industrial design. Hardcover, 29×22 cm (11 1/2″x9″).