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Hand-Painted Jerry Terrence Works of Art Handbag

on February 28, 2017

1960s 1970s artist hand-painted Jerry Terrence Original Works of Art Handbag Collection

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Dorset Rex Fifth Avenue Woven Metal Box Bag with Marbleized Plastic Top

on February 22, 2017

1950s box bag Dorset Rex Fifth Avenue lucite marbleized top plastic woven metal

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Naturalizer Classic Two-Toned Handbag

on February 21, 2017

1970s classic style contrast stitching Naturalizer simulated leather That Girl two tone

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1950s Koret Brown Box Bag with Sequins and Trim

on February 17, 2017

1950s attached change purse box bag Koret mirror sequins trim

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1980s Wood Clutch by Rafael Sanchez

on February 16, 2017

1980s clutch decoupage designer Rafael Sanchez unusual wood

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Gold Mesh Handbag with Tassel

on February 15, 2017

1910s 1920s art deco blue stones Edwardian gold mesh metal chain no maker tassel

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1950s Leslie of Miami Pale Pink Raffia and Wood Box Bag

on February 11, 2017

1950s box bag Leslie of Miami pink raffia rhinestones wood

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Theodor California 1960s Mod Red Clutch

on February 10, 2017

1960s clutch mod patent leather plastic red Theodor California vinyl

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Claire Fashions Sun Motif Purse

on February 09, 2017

1960s beads Claire Fashions plastic-covered sun trim

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Jemco Coin or Token Holder

on February 08, 2017

1920s coin holder J.E. Mergott Jemco New Jersey Newark purse accessories token holder

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Fred Harvey El Grandee Handwoven Clutch

on February 06, 2017

Chimayo El Grandee Fred Harvey hand woven Harvey House made in New Mexico Native American wool

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Adele Beads and Butterflies Wicker Handbag

on February 03, 2017

1960s Adele beads butterflies flowers Made in Hong Kong white painted wicker

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Whiting & Davis Beadlite Mesh Bag

on February 02, 2017

1930s Beadlite mesh Whiting and Davis

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Shoulder Bag Strap Pin

on February 01, 2017

1960s five and dime G.C. Murphy Co. hand polished original packaging purse accessories shoulder bag strap pin

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Tapestry Handbag with Goldtone Chain

on February 01, 2017

1960s 1970s floral goldtone hardware no maker tag possibly Delill tapestry

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SPECIAL POST! Article about Morris Moskowitz, Premier Handbag Manufacturer - With input from his family

SPECIAL POST! Morris Moskowitz, Premier Handbag Manufacturer Research culled from newspaper articles, advertisements and other documents, as well as fact-checking and additional information from the Moskowitz/Benjamin family, to whom we are grateful. Dramatic wine-colored "ruby" velvet MM handbag with attached coin purse. 1960s. From the collection of The Vintage Purse Museum. A stickler for quality, Morris Moskowitz and his trademark “MM” label epitomize a well-tailored, conscientiously evolving handbag fashion of the mid-century. Born August 28, 1911, the second of five children of Hyman and Rose Moskowitz, Morris grew up on New York’s Lower East Side. Morris Moskowitz started working at age 10, eventually quitting school at age 14, per a newspaper article. (Unconfirmed, however, a relative said family lore indicates he only completed the eighth grade and started working full time in order to help his siblings ...

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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