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Three-in-One Convertible Vintage Handbag

on September 29, 2017

1950s 1960s convertible purse no maker tag patent pattern possibly L and M three in one three way

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Velvet Soure Bag with Ribbons and Bows

on September 26, 2017

1960s black velvet bows newspaper ad ribbons Soure Bag New York

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Lark Droutman Mfg. Blue Plaid Round Suitcase

on September 25, 2017

1950s 1960s blue Droutman manufacturing Lark New York plaid round Samsonite suitcase trademark

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1960s Clutch with Unusual Handle

on September 23, 2017

1960s clutch leather no maker tag unusual handle

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Unusual Large Wicker Picnic Style Bag with Windmill and Town Scene

on September 22, 2017

heavy jewels lined needlepoint no maker tag painted patina pockets satin seed beads town unusual velvet wicker windmill

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Patricia Smith Moon Bags Deco Lady Purse

on September 19, 2017

1980s acrylic flap acrylic panel deco lady hand painted interchangeable leather bag Moon Bags no label Patricia Smith velcro

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Plasticflex Bag with Newspaper Article

on September 15, 2017

1940s 1945 advertorial box purse Ithaca newspaper article NY Plasticflex pocketbook factory R. Appel

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Wilardy Lucite Bag with Rhinestones

on September 14, 2017

1950s clear lucite rhinestones Wilardy

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Soure Bag with Raffia Flowers and Newspaper Ad

on September 13, 2017

1960s 1965 flowers newspaper ad raffia Soure Bag New York was once covered in plastic

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Plasticoil Handbag with Newspaper Ad

on September 11, 2017

1940s Canada coil cord purse newspaper ad plasticoil Toronto

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Bobbie Jerome Plastic Tortoise Clutch with Tapestry Case

on September 09, 2017

1950s 1960s Bobbie Jerome clutch plastic removable cover tapestry tortoise

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Morris Moskowitz MM Gold Floral Brocade Evening Bag

on September 08, 2017

1940s 1950s brocade coin purse floral gold hat pin Lucite clasp mirror MM Morris Moskowitz

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1950s Garay Faux Leopard Handbag with Newspaper Ad

on September 07, 2017

1950s 1960s faux fur Garay leopard newspaper ad

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1960s Handmade Pastel Beaded Bag by Jem

on September 06, 2017

1960s Jem Made in Hong Kong pastel plastic beads small purse three-dimensional

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Black Silk 1940s Evening Bag with Sequins and Rickrack

on September 05, 2017

1940s ballerina black silk evening bag gold Le maker imprint faded purse mystery rickrack sequins who is the maker?

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JR Miami USA Red Hopsack Bag with Floral Arrangement and 1966 Newspaper Article

on September 01, 2017

1960s Feed Bag flowers hopsack JR Miami USA newspaper article red

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

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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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