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Original Duette by Maycraft of California Alligator Handbag

on March 28, 2016

1940s alligator bright green interior classic Maycraft of California Original Duette

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Cherie Magazine Clutch

on March 26, 2016

1970s clutch magazine no maker tag

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Mister Ernest Magazine Clutch

on March 26, 2016

1970s clutch Made in China magazine Mister Ernest

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Double Sided Distressed Leather Shoulder Bag

on March 26, 2016

1960s 1970s distressed leather double compartment handmade hippie no maker tag

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1960s Red Box Train Case-Style Purse

on March 24, 2016

1960s box purse faux reptile no maker tag red train case

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French Cut Steel Micro Beaded Purse

on March 22, 2016

1920s French Made in France makers mark hard to read micro-beaded steel cut

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Lucite Clutch with Rhinestones

on March 22, 2016

1950s clutch lucite no maker tag rhinestones unusual clasp

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1940s Cord Bag with Frame by Jemco

on March 22, 2016

1940s cord J.E. Mergott Jemco looks like Corde maker unknown purse frame

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Unused 1960s Wallet with Textured Glove

on March 19, 2016

1960s Aristocrat child's purse faux pearls gloves textured unused

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Large Change Purse with Lenticular Winking Eye and Kissing Mouth

on March 19, 2016

1960s 1970s change purse large lenticular mouth no maker tag wallet winking eyes

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Native American Design Wool Shoulder Bag

on March 16, 2016

Native American no maker tag possibly 1960s possibly 1970s safety pin shoulder bag wool

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Whiting and Davis 1920s Deco Painted Mesh Purse

on March 14, 2016

1920s deco flapper mesh painted Whiting and Davis

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Tino Pouch Box Purse with Asian Vase Motif

on March 14, 2016

1950s 1960s asian box purse Florida Palm Beach pouch Tino vases

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Caron of Houston Embellished Gold Clutch

on March 14, 2016

1960s Caron of Houston clutch embellished gold Texas

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1960s/1970s Orange Raffia Bag with Wood Handle

on March 10, 2016

1960s 1970s no maker tag orange raffia wood handle

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1960s/1970s Tapestry Bag with Wood Handle

on March 10, 2016

1960s 1970s no maker tag tapestry wood handle

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1960s Black Beaded Evening Clutch

on March 10, 2016

1960s beaded black clutch evening bag no maker tag

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1910s-1920s Micro-Beaded Purse with House Scene

on March 10, 2016

1910s 1920s art nouveau Edwardian flapper fringe homemade house scene micro-beaded missing drawstring no maker tag

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Lowy and Mund After Five Reptile Skin Bag with Original Hangtag

on March 10, 2016

1950s 1960s After Five attached change purse cocktail bag L and M Lowy & Mund original hangtag reptile

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1960s Magid Woven Gold Purse

on March 10, 2016

1960s gold Made in Italy Magid small purse woven

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Drawstring Floral Bag

on March 08, 2016

drawstring floral homemade no maker tag not sure of era

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Bags by Edwards Convertible Purse (Missing Cover)

on March 07, 2016

1950s 1960s Bags by Edwards convertible purse interchangeable missing cover navy blue patent number

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Koret Black Velvet Evening Purse with Hand Strap

on March 04, 2016

1940s black velvet evening purse hand strap Koret

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SPECIAL POST! The History of Julius Resnick "JR" Handbags

SPECIAL POST – Julius Resnick – JR Handbags – With input from a close family friend Adorable box bag, one of many styles made over six decades by the Julius Resnick handbag company. From the collection of The Vintage Purse Museum. The Vintage Purse Museum is excited to share the story of JR, one of the world’s most prolific mid-century handbag brands, whose popular designs are highly collectible today. Julius Resnick’s logos included Resnick, JR, JR USA, JR Miami, JR Florida USA and others, and his styles encompassed a wide variety of shapes and materials. The photos of JR handbags in this post are just a portion of the many Resnick bags in The Vintage Purse Museum's collection, most from the 1960s-1970s. 01 Dec 1950, Fri The Tennessean (Nashville, Tennessee) Newspapers.com JR cut velvet (chenille) mod handbag. From the collection of The Vintage Purse Museum. Julius Resnick (1889-1980) was born in Ostryna, Russia (Belarus) to Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Resnick and Chaya ...

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