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Brushed Gold Metal Clutch with Inset Crystal Embellishments

on October 27, 2026

1970s brushed gold clutch crystals evening bag metal no maker tag

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Reedcraft Weavers of Beulah Michigan Woven Boho Tote

on October 10, 2026

1970s Michigan multicolor Reedcraft Weavers shoulder bag tote woven

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Adele Straw Wicker Bag with Poodle and Eiffel Tower Motif

on October 07, 2026

1960s 1970s Adele Eiffel Tower Florida Miami poodle straw wicker

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St. Thomas Small Clutch with Built In Key Chain

on June 08, 2026

1960s 1970s blue clutch flower key chain St. Thomas

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Home Crafted Destination Nova Tweed Tote with Name of Crafter (Name Covered for Privacy)

on May 05, 2026

1960s 1970s craft custom destinations home crafted hopsack nova tweed tote travel Tucson

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The Onion Ice Cream Co. Burgundy Velvet Bag with Faux Tortoise Handles

on April 29, 2026

1970s burgundy faux tortoise handle feathers flower pheasant The Onion Ice Cream Co. velvet

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Whiting & Davis by Leo Narducci White and Gold Mesh Shoulder Bag

on April 09, 2026

1970s gold leo narducci metal mesh shoulder bag white Whiting and Davis

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Sigmund Espeland Jeweler Bunad Purse Frame for Traditional Norwegian Costume

on April 05, 2026

1970s Bunad costume folk art jeweler Norway original box purse frame Sigmund Espeland

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Alan Sutherland Abstract Bag Made in England

on March 28, 2026

1970s abstract Alan Sutherland Made in England

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Walborg Goldtone Chain Link Bag Made in Hong Kong

on March 10, 2026

1960s 1970s chain link goldtone Made in Hong Kong shoulder bag Walborg

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Custom Made by Frenchy of California Red Leather or Faux Leather Bag

on February 24, 2026

1960s 1970s faux leather Frenchy of California leather red

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Wooden Painted House Shaped Handbag with Marshall Field Tag

on February 10, 2026

1970s box bag house marshall field painted wood

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Burlington Patchwork Leather Bag

on February 04, 2026

1970s Burlington leather patchwork satchel

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Granada USA Faux Ribbed Leather Bag

on January 23, 2026

1960s 1970s black faux leather Granada Granada US ribbed

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La Jeunesse Reptile Bag Gold Hinged Frame Black Stone Marcasites

on January 08, 2026

1970s 1980s black black stone gold gold chain hinged frame La Jeunesse marcasite reptile

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Walborg Gold Beaded Evening Bag

on December 20, 2025

1960s 1970s evening bag gold beads gold chain Made in Hong Kong Walborg

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Wood Box Bag with Shakespeare's Works

on December 08, 2025

1960s 1970s books novelty possibly by Royal London Shakespeare wood

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Gold Lurex Facile Frame Bag

on November 26, 2025

1970s 1980s evening bag facile frame gold Lurex no maker tag possibly Etra

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1972 Stefan Falk & Father Jewel Boutique Owl Handbag Kit with Original Box

on November 05, 2025

1970s faux gems jewel boutique kit purse original bag owl stefan Falk & Father trim

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Caron of Houston Tortoise and Hare Motif Gray Hopsack Bag with Chain

on October 22, 2025

1960s 1970s bunny Caron of Houston faux gems gray hopsack rabbit tortoise and hare trims turtle

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SPECIAL POST: The History of Corde Handbags and The Machines That Made Them

SPECIAL POST: The History of Corde Handbags and The Machines That Made Them With input from the children of a corde handbag maker Most 1930s-1950s corde bags were black, navy or brown, made on an 1860s Cornely-Bonnaz machine. These are an unusual coral color and multicolored brown, tan and ivory, from the collection of The Vintage Purse Museum. When The Vintage Purse Museum embarked on a quest to research the creation of 1930s-1950s highly collectible corde handbags, we had no idea the number of rabbit holes we’d be climbing in and out of. After many months of gathering information, we're excited to share this article with you. For simplicity, we refer to this embroidery as "corde" throughout, even though it is known by different spellings. Be sure to scroll all the way down for photos, newspaper ads, documents and bonus fun facts. Corde clutch with silver floral embroidered embellishment on the flap. From the collection of The Vintage Purse Museum. Let’s start with how t...

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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