The Vintage Purse Museum Photo and History Archive

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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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"simulated leather
$19.95
120th anniversary
1497
1700s
1700s scene
1776
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1800s scene
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2000s
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24K gold plated
25 cents
2961
40th anniversary
5-in-1
80s does 40s
A Lawson Studio Product
A Miss America by Smartaire Handbag
a stitch in time saves nine
A. Blatt
A.I. Magid
abalone
about us
abstract
abstract pattern
accessories
accordion
acetate
acquired as one lot
acquired from original owner
acrylic
acrylic flap
acrylic handle
acrylic panel
ad
added later
address
address book
Adele
ADG
ADI
adjustable strap
Adora-Belle
advertisement
advertisements
advertising
advertorial
African
After Five
Alabama
Alan Sutherland
Alan's
Alcoa
Alice John Rogers
alligator
alligator heads
alligator purse
also made hats
Alumesh
alumilite
aluminum
amazing find
amber
amber colored
American flag
americana
amethyst
An A. Blatt Product
An M.E. Product
An Original Fre-Mor Creation
And-Mar
Anda
Ande
Andy Warhol
Angela Frascone
animal
animal print
animals
Animaniacs
Anne-Marie
Annie Laurie Originals
antique
Anton Pieck
Apollo
apple
applique
appliqué
appliqued flowers
appliques
appliqués
Arabian
Arcadia
architecture
Aristocrat
arizona
Armor Mesh Bag
army
Arnold Garay
arrow
art
art deco
art gallery
art moderne
art nouveau
article
article by Wendy Dager
artisan
artist
Arts & Crafts
ashtray
asian
astrological
astronaut
At the Wire
Atlas
atomic
attached change purse
attached coin purse
attached mirror
Attleboro
austria
automatic clasp
automotive
autumn
autumn colors
Avanti
Avelar
avocado green
avon
B.F. Goodrich
Babs
back strap
backpack
backwards in high heels
bag
Bag by Donna
Bag by Josef
Bag by Pat
Bag by Triangle New York
Bags by Edwards
Bags by Josef
Bags by Susan
Bags by TJ
baguette
bail handle
bakelite
ballerina
ballet box
balloons
bamboo
bamboo handle
Banana River Naval Air Station
barbara bolan
barbara bolan for bolan too
Barbie
barkcloth
Baronet Fifth Avenue
Baroque
barrel
basket
basket bag
basket purse
basketweave
Battleboro
beach
beach bag
beaded
beaded handle
Beaded in Japan
beaded strap
beadette
Beadlite
beads
Beauty Craft
Beck Creations
beer
bees
beggars bag
beige
bejeweled
belgian linen
Belk's
Bellaire Bluffs
Belle Collis of Chicago
bellestone
belt purse
Berlin
Bermuda
Bermuda bag
Bernard Original
Berne
Bernie Schwartz
Beth Tucker Co.
Betsey Johnson
Betsy B
betty boop
Betty Dumoulin
Betty Y
beveled mirror
beverages
bicentennial
Bienen Davis
Bienen-Davis
big eye girl
Bild Lilli
bill holder
billfold
bird
bird cage
birds
Birney Lettick
black
black and red
black and white
black and white and gray
black and yellow
black beads
black moire lining
black patent
black silk
black stone
black suede
black velvet
blue
blue stones
Bobbe Luce
Bobbie Jerome
Bobbs Merrill
Boca Raton
body alarm
Bogan
Bogan Handbag Co.
boho
bongo drum
Bonne Age
bonnet
bonnie bag
Bonnie Int'l
book covers
book piece
book shape
book style
booklet
books
boot
Border collie
Borsa Bella
Boston
both sides
bought them separately
boutique
bow
bowling shoes
bows
box
box bag
box purse
boy and girl
Boy Scouts
bra purse
bracelet handle
braided handle
brass
brass frame
breeches
bridge
bridle
briefcase
bright colors
bright green interior
Britemode
British Crown Colony of Hong Kong
broadcloth
brocade
brochure
broken handle
bronze
bronze beads
brooch
Brooklyn
brovelo
brown
brown-black
brush
brush case
bucket
bucket bag
bugs
buildings
built-in change purse
built-in coin purse
bullfighters
bullion
Bunad
bunny
Bur-Wil
burgundy
burlap
Burlington
butterflies
butterfly
butterscotch
button
button closure
buttons
cabochons
cabretta
Cache-It
cactus
Cafe de la Paix
cage
Calem
calendar
calf
California
calla lily
Calvaire
Camalier & Buckley
came with antique buttonhook
came with cap
came with note
came with surprise
cameo
cameos
camera bag
Campbell's Soup
Campfire Girls
Canada
Canada map
Canadian Rockies postcard
cancan girls
canceled
candy dots
cane
Canoga Park
canvas
Cappelli Straworld
Capricorn
captain's hat
car
card
cardinals
Caressa
Carlin Comforts
Carmel by the Sea
Caro Nan
Caro Nan style
Caron
Caron of Houston
carousel horse
carpet
carpet bag
carpet lining
Carpetbags of America
carriage
carry all
carryall
carrying
Carter's Handbags and Jewelry
cartoon
cartoons
carved top
carving
case
cashmere
casinos
castanets
castle
cat
cat head clasp
catalog
cats
caviar
cecile
celebrity
Celestial
cellulod
celluloid
celluloid chain
celluloid clasp
celluloid frame
celluloid pull
cellulose
cellulose acetate
ceramic
certificate
chain
chain handle
chain link
chain mail
chain not original to the bag
chains
champagne
champagne bucket
change holder
change purse
change purses
changeable
Charles Cooke
Charles Kahn
Charles Original by Film Star
Charlie's Angels
charm school
Charming by Atlas
chatelaine
chatty
CHCo
checkered
cheetah
chenille
cherries
cherry blossoms
cherry coke
Cherry Grotto
Cherry Pick Magazine
cherub
Chester
chestnuts
Chicago
chicken
chiffon
child
child's
child's purse
children
Chillpaw
Chimayo
Chimayo?
China
china medallions
Chinese
Chinese mythology
Christine Custom Bags
Christmas
Christmas colors
church
cigarette
cigarette case
cimier
circus
Claire Fashions
Clairol
Clark's
clasp
classic
classic style
clear
clear beads
clear interior
clock
clocks
cloisonne
closet
closure
cloth
Clovis Ruffin
Clovis Ruffin for Genie
clown
clutch
clutch. possibly made in Belgium
clutches
coat of arms
Coblentz
cocktail bag
coconut husk
code authority ladies handbag industry
coil
coil cord
coil cord purse
coin holder
coin purse
coin purses
coins
collapsible
collection
collection within a collection
Collectors Item Decorated for You
Collectors Weekly
Collins
collins of texas
Collins style
Collinsiana
cologne
colombia
colonia
colonial
Colorado
colored rhinestones
Colorforms
colorful
colorful lining
colorized
Columbus
comb
comb case
comics
compact
compact purse
compacts
compartments
compass
concho
confetti
Connecticut
contemporary
contest
contest giveaways
contrast stitching
convertible
convertible chain
convertible purse
cool old stuff
Cooper of California
Cooperstown
Copa Collection
copper
coral
coral color
cord
Corde
Corde Bead
Corde style
Corde-lly Yours
corded
corduroy
cork
cornely-bonnaz
cornucopia
Coro
coronation
cosmetics
costume
costumes
cottage
cotton
couch
could be modern
countries
couple
coupon
courting couple
courting throuple
covers
cow
cow hair
cowboy
cowgirl
cowhide
Cox's department store
Cradle Knit
craft
Craftags
crafts
crepe
crochet
crocheted
crocodile
crook
cross
Crown
Crown Lewis
crystals
CSU East Bay
CUE
cup
cups
curler bag
curlers
curtain rod
custom
custom made
Custom Original
cut label
cut steel
cut velvet
cute
cutwork
cylindrical
d
D. Balazs
D.C.
D.L. Einbender
dachshund
dainty
daisies
Dale Evans
Dallas
dalmatian
Dalton
damaged
damascene
dance handle
dance purse
dancers
dancing girls
dancing people
daniel de paris
Dar-Lin
Darien
date
dated
Debby Soderstrom where are you?
Deborah Einbender
deco
deco embellishment
deco lady
decorated
decoupage
deer
delicate
delicato
delill
Delill Creation
DeLiso Debs
den of iniquity
dentist
Denver
department store
depose
Depression
design both sides
design on both sides
designer
destinations
detachable strap
Detroit
Devon
diamond shapes
diamonds
Diane Love
different design on reverse
Dionne Quintuplets
Disney
distressed leather
DIY
doctor's bag
document
documents
Does she or doesn't she
Dofan
dog
dogs
doily
doll
doll case
doll fashion
doll purse
doll's purse
dominoes
Don Lester
Donald Duck
donkey
donkeys
Dorette
Doris Jacobson
Dormar
Dormer
Dorothy Liebes
Dorset Fifth Avenue
Dorset Rex Fifth Avenue
Dot
double coin purse
double compact
double compartment
double sided
double-sided
Dova
dover
Dr. Marjorie Peebles-Meyers
dragon
dragonfly
drapery
drawstring
drawstring bag
Dresden
Dresden. mesh
dress
dress with shoulder pads
Drew
Droutman manufacturing
drum
Du Bonnette
duck
ducks
duffel
Duizend-Gans
Dunes Hotel
duplicates
Duramesh
Dutch
dyed
E.H. Condon
eagle
Earl Gresh
Earle K. Howe
early plastic
early plastic box bag
East Texas Handbag Co.
EC
Edith Godin
Edwardian
Edwards
egg basket
Egyptian
Egyptian Revival
Eiffel Tower
Eight Immortals
el gato
El Grandee
El Sah
elaine
elephant
elephants
Eli Bogan
Eli Lilly
Elizabethan
elyse stone
embellished
embellishment
embellishments
emblem
embossed
embroidered
embroidery
Emily Ann
Empress
emu
enamel
enamel mesh
enameled frame
Enger-Kress
engine turned
England
enid collins
envelope
ephemera
equestrian
Equitable Handbag Co.
Equitable Leather Goods Co.
ER
Eric de Kolb
Esta of Miami
estate
ethnic
Etra
Eugene Field
Evans
Evans Elegance
evening bag
evening purse
everything but the kitchen sink
exhibit
expandable
eyeglass case
eyelet
F.B.
fabric
fabric inlay
fabric lining
Fabulous Things
face
Facebook
faces
faceted
facile frame
faille
failled
faint makers mark inside
Fait a la Main
fake
fall colors
Family Resort
fan
fan shape
fan-shaped
fancy ladies
farmers
farmhouse
fashion
Fashion Imports
fashions
faux alligator
faux Bakelite handles
faux coral
faux damascene
faux fur
faux gem
faux gems
faux grass
faux horn
faux ivory
faux jade
faux lacquer
faux leather
faux Lucite
faux marble
faux mother of pearl
faux or real?
faux ostrich
faux pearls
faux reptile
faux scrimshaw
faux tortoise handle
faux turquoise
faux wicker
Fay Swafford Originals
faye mell
FDR
feathers
federal excise tax
Feed Bag
feels like plastic
Feiner Bags
Felix
felt
felt flowers
FET
fiber art
Fifth Avenue
figural
Filbert Imports
file
filigree
filigree frame
film
Film Star Creations
Finberg Manufacturing
findings
Fine Arts Bag Co.
Fine Feathers III
Fine Maid California
finger ring
fish
fitted kit
five and dime
Flair Fashions
flames
flapper
flat handle
flawed
Fleurett
fleurette
Flexiclogs
Flings
flocked beard
Flora & Connie
floral
floral design
floral print
Florence
Florence Kuhlman
florentine
Florida
Florida Handbags
Florida Keys Handbag
flower
flower basket
flower box
flower cart
flower pot
flower vase
flowers
fob
fold-over
foldable handle
folding
folding chain
folding cup
folding frame
folding handle
folds over
folk art
football
footed
for the woman who has everything
forest
forest scene
formal attire
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Wayne
Fortrend
fortune
four leaf clover
fox
frame
France
Frances Hirsch
franchi
Francois of California
Frank Milch
fraternity
Fre-Mor
Fred Harvey
French
French woman
Frenchy of California
Frilo
fringe
Fritz Meinhardt
frog
Frost. Bros
fruit
fruit bowl
Ft. Lauderdale
Fuji Bag
fuller brush
fullerette
fun
fun print
funky
funny stuff
fur
future vintage
fuzzy
G.C. Murphy Co.
Gabbriel Ichak
Gabriel Williams Co Inc.
gag gift
gambling
game
gaming
Ganscraft
Garay
garden party
Gardiner
gary gail
Gary Gails
gate top
Gatlinburg
GATT
Gay's of California
Gaymode
geisha
gems
General Crafts
General Electric
General George Washington
general shoe co.
genuine calfskin
Genuine Corde
genuine reptile
geometric
George Hestand
Georgia
German
German shepherd
German silver
Germany
gherardini
gift
gift shop
gift to the Vintage Purse Museum
giftware
Gigi the Playful Pup
Gil Elvgren
Gilli Originals
gilt
gimp
ginger rogers
giveaway
Glamour House
glass beads
glass gems
glasses
glitter
glove holder
gloves
glue shadow
Godey's Lady's Book
gold
gold accents
gold beads
gold chain
gold chain strap
gold color
gold embossed
gold embroidery
gold flowers
gold frame
gold glitter
gold handle
gold hardware
gold harware
gold lace
gold lame
gold leaves
gold lining
gold mesh
gold metal
gold paint
gold plate
gold plated
Gold Seal Importers
gold stars
gold stitching
gold straps
gold thread
gold trim
gold weave
gold wire
gold-plated
Golden Gate Casino
goldstone
goldstrom
goldtone
goldtone frame
goldtone hardware
golf
Gollywog of Florida
gondolier
gone with the wind
good luck
googly eyes
Grab Bag
Graceline
Granada
Granada US
granny square
Grant's Naturals
grapes
graphic
gray
gray green
Greek
Greek key design
green
grooming
groovy
grosgrain
Grosse Pointe
GS
Guadalajara
guarantee
Gucci style
guild creations
guilloche
guitar
Gump's
gun metal
Gunne Sax
Gus Levine
Gwen Jackson
Hadley House
hair
hair dryer
half handle
half round
hallmarks
Halloween
Hamilton
hand decorated
hand loomed
Hand Mates of Miami
hand motif
hand painted
hand polished
hand strap
hand woven
hand-painted
hand-painted flowers
handbag
handbag hanger
handbag history
handbag store
handbags
Handbags by Suki
Handicrafts Inc.
handkerchief
handkerchiefs
handmade
Handmade in Belgium
handwriting
handwritten tag
hanky
hard plastic case
Harper's Bazaar
Harry Levine
Harry Rosenfeld
Harvey House
Hasbro
Hassenfeld Bros.
hat
hat box shape
hat pin
hate
Hattie Carnegie
have a happy day
Hawaii
head
heart
heavy
Heiress
Helen Duncan
Helen Liebert
Hello Handbag
heraldic
Herb Teres
Herb Venzer
Herz & Kory
Hialeah
Hiawatha Bags
Hiawatha Tailored Handi-Bag
hidden chain
hidden compartment
hide
Hide-Away Garter Purse
high end
high heel
Hilde Weinberg
hinged
hinged frame
Hinshaw's
hippie
history
HL
Hodori
holder
Hollywood
Hollywood Florida
Holzman
home crafted
home party
homemade
honeycomb
Hong Kong
hook
hook handle
hopsack
horn of plenty
horse
horse racing
horseless
horses
hose
hot pink
hot rod
Hotel Meurice
houndstooth
house
House of Plate
house scene
houses
Houston
Hubschman
huge
hummingbird
humorous
Hungary
I have two
Ice Originals by Lizette
Ida Jolles
if he catches you you're through
Ila of California
Ilene
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imitation
important historical figures
imports
imprinted
Inc. 1960s
inc. special post
India
Indian
Ingber
initial
initials
inlaid
inlay
insects
insert
insert pictures
insignia
intact lining
interchangeable
interchangeable handle
interesting closure
interesting handle
interesting pattern
interesting pull
International Leather Goods Company
interview
intricate
iraqi freedom
Irene Reed
iridescent
Iris Lane
irises
Irish crochet
Irish lace
Irving Pichel
It Speaks for Itself
It's In The Bag
Ithaca
ivory
ivory color
J. Jolles Studios
J.E. Mergott
jack o'lantern
jack-o-lantern
Jackson
jaclyn
Jaclyn on zipper
Jacobson's Department Store
Jaeger
jam jars
James Culver
Jana
Jane Withers
Janet Granger
January 25
Japan
Japan Airlines
Japanese
jaunty
javanese
Jay Thorpe
Jean Holbein
Jean Maio
Jeanne Bernard
Jeffe Huldah
Jefferson Memorial
Jem
Jemco
Jenny
Jerri's
Jerri's of Miami
Jerry McMillan
Jerry Moss
Jerry Terrence
jet
jewel boutique
Jewel Tone
jeweled
jeweled clasp
jeweled eyes
jeweled frame
jeweler
jewelry
jewelry pouch
jewels
Jill
Jo Hagewood
Jo Hagewood Bags
Joanne Woodward
jockey
Johannes John Specht
John Plain
John Romain
John Wind Imports
Jolles
Jolles Junior
Jolles Original
Jordan Marsh Company
jorue
Jorues
Josef
Joseph Magnin
Joyce by Theodor California
JR
JR Florida
JR Miami
JR Miami USA
JR USA
Judith Leiber
Juliart
Julius Resnick
just for fun
Justin
K G Charlet
K-Wes
K. Gimbel
Kadin
kago kinchaku
kangaroo
Kantluze Safety Garter Purse
Kar-E-All
Katherine's Collection
Kelly
kelly style
Kewpies
Kewpieville
key chain
kickstarter
kid leather
kim dalzell
king
Kinney Bros.
kit
kit purse
kits
kitschy
kittens
kitty
knight
knights
knit
knitility
knitting bag
knobs turn
Kodacolor
Koret
Koret Deb
Koroseal
Kricket Originals
Kristen Martin
Kurlerkitty
Kurt Chambre
Kurt Goldstrom
L and M
La Boutique
La Jeunesse
La Regale
label hard to read
lace
laces
ladies
lady
Lady London
ladybug
Lago-Mar Hotel
Laguna
lake view
laminate
lamoplex
landscape
lantern
large
large change purse
large size
Lark
las vegas
latch
later fabric
Laugh In
Laugh-In
Laurels Nook
Lawson
Le
Le Jule
leaf pattern
leather
leather bag
leather case
leather laces
leather like
leatherware
leaves
Lee Begman Gloves
Lee Hayman
legs
Leiber style
LeJule
Lennox
lenticular
lenticular eyes
leo narducci
Leon of California
Leonardo Da Vinci
leopard
leopard print
les fleurs
Lesco Lona
Leslie Miami
Leslie of Miami
Lester Bags
Let's Twist
lettering
Lewis
lewis designs
lewis imports
lewis shoe salon
Lewsid Jewel
Liberty Bell
licensed
Life Magazine
Lightship
lightweight
lightweight metal
like Corde
like Leslie Miami
like new
like Plasticflex
like Suki
Lillian Albus
Lilly Dache
Lily-Bet
lime green
limited edition
Limoges
Lin Bren
Lin-Bren
Lin-Bren Creation
lined
linen
lingerie bag
lion
lion passant
Liplock
lipstick
lipstick holder
lipsticks
Little Bo Peep
little girl
Little Lady
Little Traveler
lizard
llama
Llewellyn
locket
London
looks like a Jolles
looks like a JR
looks like a Suki or a Leslie of Miami
looks like Corde
looks like lace
looks like leopard
looks like licorice
looks like Markay
looks like wicker
Lou Taylor
Lou Taylor Miami
Louis Carl Levine
love
love birds
lovebirds
Lowy & Mund
Lucille de Paris
lucite
Lucite accents
Lucite chain handle
Lucite clasp
Lucite handle
lucite pull
lucite top
luggage
Lujean
Lumured
lunch box
Lurex
luxury
Lyndhurst NJ
M
MA
machine stitched
macrame
mad money
Madame Souris
made especially for you by Monica
Made Expressly for Sterling's
made from postcard
Made in Australia
made in Austria
made in Belgium
made in Brazil
Made in British Hong Kong
Made in China
made in Cuba
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made in England
Made in France
made in Germany
Made in Hong King
Made in Hong Kong
Made in India
Made in Italy
made in Japan
Made in Korea
made in Macau
Made in Mexico
made in New Mexico
made in Paraguay
made in S. Korea
made in Siam
made in Spain
Made in Taiwan
made in the Philippines
Made in the USA
Made in USA
made in West Germany
made to match shoes
Mademoiselle
Madge
Madrid
magazine
magazines
Magda Makkay
Magic Carpet
Magid
mahler
Maine
Maio
Majestic
majestic metal specialties inc
maker imprint faded
maker mark on underside
maker unknown
makers mark hard to read
makeup
makeup bag
makeup case
male figure
Mandalian
Mandel Bros.
manicure set
Maori Whare
map
marble eyes
marbleized
marbleized top
marcasite
marcasite clasp
marcasites
Marcus Brothers
Margaret Jerrold
Margaret Smith
Marhill
Mari-Jane
Marie Emeigh Original
Marilyn Levine
marine vinyl
Mark Cross
Markay
markers
marketing
marman
marquetry
marshall field
marshmallow
Martha Klein Originals
Martha Washington
Martin Van Schaak
martini
Mary Mary
mary mcfadden
mascot
mask
masks
Massachusetts
Mastercraft
matadors
matchbook
matchbooks
matchbox
matches
matching
matching belt
matching brooch
matching change purse
matching shoes
materials card
matte
Mattel
maurice utrillo
Maurizio Righini
Maxim
Maxim Originals
May
Maybelle Marie Birch
Maycraft of California
medallion
medallions
medical
medicine
medieval print
meeker
Mel-Ton
melted
memegenerator
men's
merle norman
mermaid
merry christmas
Merry Makers Inc.
Merry Toys
mesh
meta
metal
metal beads
metal chain
metal frame
metal handle
metal handles
metal hangtag
metal hardware
metal latch
metal mesh
metal strap
metal tag
metal zipper
metallic
metallic thread
Mexico
Meyers
Miami
Miami Beach
mice
Michael Simon
Michigan
Mickey Mouse
micro-beaded
Midas of Miami
middle eastern
Midge
midol
Mighty Midget
MIlch
mildred
mildred siswick reilly
military
milk carton
milk glass
Millers Bootery
Milliaria Anglica
Milwaukee
minaudiere
mini
miniature
mink
MInois
Mira Flores
Mirador
Miriam Marshall
Mirrador
mirror
mirror case
mirror inside
mirrors
Misaina
miser bag
Miss Lewis
miss seventeen
MIss Teenager
Miss Traveler
missing chain
missing components
missing cover
missing drawstring
missing pieces
missing top
Mississippi
Missouri
Mister Ernest
mixed media
MM
mod
mode
mode illustree style ladies
model
Model A Ford
Model T Ford
modele FM depose
modern
modern vintage
moire
moire lining
molded plastic
Molly Shannon lookalike
money holder
Money Minder by Siris
Money to Burn
money tree
moneybags
Monica Lewinsky
monkey
monogram
montage
montmarte
Moon Bags
Morabito
Morle
Morris Moskowitz
Morris White
Morty Edelstein
Mosher family
moss agate
mother of pearl
mother of pearl and marcasite clasp
motorhome
moulin rouge
Mountmellick
mouse
mouth
movie
movie star
Mr. R
Mrs. Addams
Mrs. Brady
muff
muffin
multi-color
multicolor
multiple makers
Murray Kruger
museum
museum masters
museum store
museum studies
music box
Music Master
musical
musical notes
musician
mustard
mutterperl
my grandmother
my great-grandmother gave it to me
My Lady's Hand Bag Holder
Myles of Miami Original
myth
Nacon
nail file
name
nancy bergman
Nantucket
NASA
nat lewis purses
National Motor Coach
national recovery administration
Native American
natone
natural wicker
Naturalizer
navy
navy blue
near mint
Nebraska
neckties
needlepoint
needlework
Nelson Originals
Neptune Handbags
nesle
net
Netherlands
netsuke
Nettie Rosenstein
new
New Deal
New England Advertising
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Orleans
New York
New Yorker
New Zealand
Newark
newer bag
newspaper
newspaper ad
newspaper ads
newspaper article
newspaper articles
newspaper photo
Night Owl
no acrylic panel
no label
no lining
no maker
no maker tag
Norman P. Standish
North Africa
North Carolina
Norway
not original strap
not really made of phone cords
not sure of era
not wicker
nova tweed
Novelena
novelty
Novo
now that's vintage
nsfw
nude
nursery rhyme
NWT
NY
nylon
Oberon
obi
oblong
ocean
ocean liner
ocelot print
octagonal
October
oddly colored
Offenbach
Ohio
Ojai
Old Ironsides
old masters
Olvera
Olympiade
Olympics
one of a kind
one of these things is not like the others
one side
only one labeled
ooooooh
opalescent stones
Ophelia DeVore
orange
orchid
order form
oriental
Original
original bag
original box
original brochures
Original by Holzman
Original Duette
original hangtag
original instructions
original order form
original packaging
original price tag
Original Rialto NY
original tag
original tags
original tissue filler
Original Works of Art Handbag Collection
ornate frame
ornate handle
Oromesh
ostrich
oval
owl
owls
owner name
pack holder
padding
pagoda
pail
paint
painted
painted cord trim
painting
paisley
pajama bag
Palizzio
Palm Beach
Palm Springs
palm tree
palm trees
Pamart
Pandora
pansies
pants
paper
papier mache
Pappagallo
parasol
Paris
park lane
parrot
party mask
party time
pastel
patchwork
patent
patent leather
patent number
patent number rhinestones
patent pending
patina
Patricia Smith
patriotic
pattern
Paul B. Stone
Paul Newman
Paul Poiret
Pavan
Pavan 2
peach satin lining
peacock
peacocks
pearl
pearlized
pearls
Pebble Beach
pebbled leather
Peggy Daven
Peggy Ives
Pegi Paris
Pegie by the Sea Originals
Peltz Shoes
pen
pencil
penguin
pennies
Pennsylvania
penny
people
Pepe of Miami
perfume bottle
perfume vial
Perry
Persian
Persian lamb
Pert Bag
Peru
petit point
Petite-Bead
Petoskey
pharmacy name
pheasant
Philippines
phone cord purse
photo
photo from Texas
photo post card
photo reenactment
photograph
photos
photos by Tina Carlson
Phyllis Diller lookalike
Pi Kappa Alpha
Pichel
picnic basket
pictorial
Pierre Cardin
pill case
pills
pin
pink
pink beads
pink velvet lining
Pinocchio
pintucks
pinup
pirate
Pirelli
pizza
pizza parlor
plaid
Plas-Ti-Cato
Plasti-Mesh
plasti-quilt
Plasti-Square
plastic
plastic beads
plastic canvas
plastic covered
plastic covered yarn
plastic frame
plastic handle
plastic handles
plastic hardware
plastic lined
plastic pull
plastic tile
plastic tiles
plastic wrap
plastic-covered
Plastic-Rol
Plasticflex
plasticoil
Plate
playing cards
PLK Imports
plush
Pluto
pocket watch
pocketbook factory
pockets
point de beauvais
Poki
political
polka dot
Polly Dages
Pollydot
polo
polymer resin
pony
pony hair
Ponytail
poodle
poodles
popsicle crafts
popsicle stick purse
porcelain cameo
porcelain clasp
portable
possibly 1960s
possibly 1970s
possibly a Fre-Mor
possibly a souvenir
possibly an Ingber
possibly by Royal London
possibly Delill
possibly earlier
possibly Etra
possibly Francois
possibly from a kimono
possibly from an obi
possibly hand crafted
possibly Hiawatha
possibly homemade
possibly imported from Italy
possibly Jerry Moss
possibly Jolles
possibly JR
possibly knitility
possibly L and M
possibly later
possibly Lumered
possibly Lumured
possibly made for an adult
possibly made in Hong Kong
possibly Made in Italy
possibly Marcus Brothers
possibly modern
possibly originally covered in plastic
possibly Pamart
possibly Plasticflex
possibly rayon
possibly silk
possibly Soure
possibly Tyrolean
possibly Walborg
possibly Whiting & Davis
post card
post-Edwardian
postage stamps
poster
pouch
powder
powder compact
present
presents
press photo
primary colors
Princes Mary
Princess Charming
print
prints
prison art
Private Eye
probably 1930s
probably a Caron
probably a Jerry Terrence
probably a Soure
probably Corde
probably Ingber
probably Jolles
probably made in Czechoslovakia
probably made in France
probably made in Italy
probably made in Portugal
probably Magid
probably newer
probably originally had a compact and other accessories
probably Plasticflex
probably Tyrolean
probably Wiesner of Miami
Progressive Era
promises
promotional
provenance
psychedelic
Pucci style
puffy
pumpkin
punk rock
puppies
pure silk
purple
purse
purse accessories
purse frame
purse history
purse holder
purse light
purse lite
purse manufacturer
purse mystery
purse not a Vassar
purse set
purse shape
purse store
purse tattoo
purse tree
purses
push button clasp
Q
quail
Quechua
Queen City Plastics
quilted
quilted lining
qvc
R. Appel
rabbit
racing
radio
Rafael Sanchez
raffia
raffia-weave
raffle tickets
Raggedy Ann
rain
rain hat
raised
Rambler
ranhill
Raoul Calabro
Rappi
rare
rare. plastic
rattan
raw silk
rayon
real hair
really cool stuff
records
red
red accents
red eyes
red lining
Red Rooster
red velvet
reenactment
Reese's
Regency
Reims
relief
rembrandt
reminds me of my grandma
removable cover
removable handles
removable strap
Renaissance
Renale
Renoir
repousse frame
Repousse Shop
repro?
reproduction
reptile
repurpose
resort wear
reticule
retro
reversible
Rex Fifth Avenue
rhinestone
rhinestone clasp
rhinestones
Rialto
ribbed
ribbon
ribbon and metal chain
ribbon doll
ribbons
Ricci
Richard Koret
richere
rickrack
Righini
rigid handle
ring
ring mesh
rings
Ripplex
risque
risqué
Ritter
roadrunner
Robert Stack
Robert Wagner
Roberto Ricci
Robin
rodolac
Roger Van S
Roger Van S.
roketsuzome
roll tiny balls into strategically placed holes
Roma
Roman
Roman coin
romantic
Ronay
rooster
root beer
rope handle
Rosart
rosary bag
rose
Rose Marie
Rose O'Neill
Rosenfeld
roses
rosettes
rouge
Roum
round
round handle
round mirror
Royal Doulton
Royal London
rozome
rubberized
ruched
ruffles
rushed
rushing
Russian Double-Headed Eagle
Ruth Saltz
RV
rv purse museum
S-lock
Sabrina
saddle
safety lock
safety pin
Safi
sailboat
sailing
sailor
Saks Fifth Avenue
salesman
salesman samples
Sam Sam
Samsonite
San Antonio
San Francisco
Santa
Santa Anita Park
Sarah Cavender
Sarah Cavender Metalworks
Sarrazin
satchel
satin
Saucy Berries
scallop
scalloped
scandal
scene
scenes
Schelles grotto
schildkraut
school of charm
Scotland
scottie dog
Scottie dogs
screenshot
seahorse
Sealatron
seasonal
seed beads
self-snapping closure
sentimental
Seoul
sepia
September
sequined
sequins
series
set
sewing kit
Sexton
shagadelic
Shaggee
Shakespeare
shantung
Sheldon New York
shell
shell pattern
shells
shiny
ship
shirley temple
shoe
shoe bag
shoes
shorts
shoulder bag
Shwayder Bros Inc.
siam
Siam dancer
siamese
side clasps
Sigmund Espeland
sign of spring
silhouette
silk
silk lining
silk moire
silk stitch
silk velvet
Silkscapes
silkscreen
silver
silver bullion
silver embellishments
silver hardware
silver lame
silver lame'
silver mesh
silver thread
silver threads
silvertone
silvertone hardware
Simi Valley Historical Society & Museum
similar to Pamart
Simon
Simon Simple
Simpson's
simulated leather
Singing Cove Products
Sirco
Siris
sister site
skate bag
skin
Slackadazicals
slats
slim
sling
sloan clock
Sloane Original
Sloane Originals
small
small clutch
small purse
small size
Smokey Bear
snake
snake chain
snakes
snakeskin
snap closure
snap facile frame
sock it to me
sock purse
sofas
soft
soft leather
soft sculpture
soldered mesh
some of the imprint is illegible
soure
Soure Bag New York
South America
South Korea
Southern Supply Company
souvenir
space age
Spain
Spanish
sparkly
special post
Spectapurse Opticase
Spectrapurse Opticase
Spot-Lite
springtime
square dancers
squares
squeaker
squeezy
St. Anton
St. Louis
St. Pete
St. Petersburg
St. Thomas
stamped
stamped alligator pattern
star of siam
starburst
stars
State Street
steel beads
steel cut
Steercraft
stefan Falk & Father
stefen by llewellyn
stella jolles
stella page
sterling
Sterling & Welch
stirrup shape
stitching
stitching detail
stocking
stole
stone
stones
stop sign
store display
store scene
storefront
Straeter
straeter lite-on
Straeter. straeter lite-on
strap pin
Stratton
straw
straw bag
Straw World
strawberries
street light
street scene
stretchy metal closure
strike
stripe
striped
striped lining
stripes
structural
studs
stuffed animal
style of
Style-Art by Holzman
Stylecraft
Stylecraft Miami
Styled by Ernest Blum
Styled by Mister Ernest
Styled by Simon
Stylemark
stylish
suede
suede bamboo handle
suitcase
suitcase clasp
Suki
sun
sunflowers
Sunglo
supreme
surfer
surfers
surreal
Surrey Original
susan gail
Suzanne
swan
swans
sweetheart
Sweetheart Money Case
swirl
switchback railway
Switkes
tag missing
Tallahassee
Talon
tam o'shanter
tan
Tandy
tano
tapestry
tariffs
tartan
tassel
taupe
taxes
tea towel bag
teardrop shape
teddy bear
teens
telephone cord purse
television show
Tenafly Weavers
tenite
Tennessee
terminology
terry knit
Texas
textured
textured bag
Thailand
Thanksgiving
That Girl
The Broadway
The Duel
The Elaine Shops
The Enders Co.
The Farmers' Museum
The Flying Needles
The Golden Thimble
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
The Leather Shop
The Leister Game Co.
the old balloon seller
The Old Gringo
The Onion Ice Cream Co.
The Original Carpet Bag
The Original Lady Laurel
The Palm Beaches
The Secret Life of Purses
The Traveling Button Museum
The Vintage Purse Gallery
The Vintage Purse Museum
Theodor California
Theresa Bag Co.
thimble hardware
Thomas Jefferson
Thorn Bag
threads
three compartments
three dimensional
three in one
three way
three-dimensional
Thrift Asylum
Tic Tac Tote
tiered
Tiffany & Co.
tiger
tiki
tiki hut
tile bead
tiles
Timmy Woods
tin
Tina
Tino
tiny
Tiras
tissue holder
token holder
Tokyo
Toledo
Toni Cotton
Toni Gay FIfth Avenue
Tony Curtis
tooled leather
Toronto
tortoise
tortoise and hare
tortoise handle
tortoise pull
tote
tote purse
tourist
Tower of the Americas
Tower Tote
town
toy
trade
trademark
train case
tramp art
trapezoid
travel
travel case
Travelogue
treasure chest
tree
trees
Tresor
triangle
Trickettes
trim
trims
Trinity Plate
Trio
Trio-Ette
Tropic
Tropical
tropical style
trunk
Tubac
tubing
Tuckaway
Tucson
Tune Tote
turnlock
turtle
turtles
tweed
twifaille
twine
twist lock
twisted fabric front
twisted handle
twisted metal
twisted plastic handle
twisted plastic handles
two compartments
two tone
two women
two-sided
two-tone
typo
Tyrolean
Tyrolean Alps
Tyrolean eagle
Tyrolian Village
U.S. Navy
ultrasuede
umbrella
under glass
under the sea
unfinished
uniform
unique
Uno Balsa Original
unopened
unsent
unused
unusual
unusual clasp
unusual handle
unusual hinge
unusual shape
unusual shape purse
update
upholstery fabric
USA
used
USS Constitution
utility
vanity
vanity bag
vanity case
vanity purse
Varon
vases
Vassar mirror
vegetables
velcro
Velcro closure
Veldore
velour
Velva Pepper
velvet
velvet bows
velvet flowers
velvet leaves
velvet ribbon
velveteen
venice
Vermont
very heavy
Very New York
Very Originals
very small
vest
Via Condotti
vibrant
vibrant colors
Victorian
video
Vienna
Vikki Original
village
Village Straw Shop
vintage
vintage linens
vintage purse
Vintage Purse a Day
vintage purse ad
Vintage Purse Gallery
vintage purses
vintage style
vinyl
vinyl cover missing
vinyl handle
vinyl lining
Virginia Art Goods Studios
viva
Viva Last
Vladimir Bobri
Vogue
Volupte
wadsworth
wagon
Walborg
Waldy
Waldybag
wales
Wales Deluxe-Scotch Purse
wallet
Walt Disney Production
warranty
was mine as a child
was once covered in plastic
Washington
waste basket
watch
watch bag
water damaged
watercolor
watersnake
wave pattern
wax paper inside
wayne kleski
we have a larger version
weathervane
weavers
webbed
webbing
weight ticket
Weitz Plastics
Wendy Dager
Wendy Dager's collection
West Germany
western motif
whale
what's missing?
wheat
wheels
whimsical
Whitalope
white
white beads
white painted
white satin
white vinyl
white work
white-painted
Whiting and Davis
Whiting and Davis International
Whiting Davis A Perfect Mesh
Whittier
who is the maker?
WHS Co. William Saart
why is he blue?
why the chains?
wicker
wicker purse
wickly associates
Wiesner of Miami
wife
wig box
wii
Wilardy
william lewis
william teres
Wilson
wind-up
windmill
window
wine
Winifred Mitchell
winking eyes
Winston-Salem
wire
wire work
wirtels
Wisconsin
witch
Wolf Cubs
woman
woman holding purse
women
wood
wood appliqués
wood bag
wood bead
wood beads
wood handle
Wood Parade
wood top
Wood-Flex
wooden
wooden beads
wooden purses
woodflex
woodwork
wool
World's Fair
worn
woven
woven metal
wrapped mirror
wreath
wrist handle
wristlet
WWII
yarmulke?
yarn
yellow
Young Viewpoint Fashions
young woman
Your Bosom Friend
Zari
zipper pull
zipperette
zippers
zodiac

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