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1962 Handbag Frame and DIY Bag With Similar Frame

on August 29, 2023

1960s DIY embroidery faux damascene goldtone hardware handmade original packaging

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Iris Lane Contemporary Lion Head Jewelry Purse

on February 08, 2022

goldtone hardware Iris Lane jeweler jewelry lion modern rhinestones

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Hard Plastic Clutch with Diamond Pattern and Gold-Tone Frame

on December 22, 2021

1950s 1960s diamond shapes goldtone frame goldtone hardware lucite no maker tag plastic

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Majestic Cylindrical Gold Lace Lucite Handbag

on March 06, 2019

1950s cylindrical gold lace goldtone hardware lucite Majestic metal plastic

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Pink Crocheted Magid Bag with Newspaper Ad

on January 05, 2018

1960s 1970s crocheted goldtone hardware handmade Made in Italy Magid newspaper ad pink

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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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Delill Tapestry Handbag with Faux Damascene Frame

on January 24, 2017

1960s delill faux damascene goldtone hardware musical tapestry

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1960s Asian Motif Tapestry Bag with Adjustable Goldtone Chain

on August 19, 2016

1960s asian goldtone hardware no maker tag tapestry

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Hand Made Embroidered in France Change Purse

on July 19, 2015

1950s 1960s change purse embroidered goldtone hardware handmade Made in France no maker tag

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Navy Wicker Simon Purse with Red Accents

on September 18, 2014

1960s goldtone hardware Made in Hong King navy red accents Simon Styled by Mister Ernest wicker

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1940s Crocheted Drawstring Bag with Goldtone Embellishments

on June 22, 2014

1940s drawstring embellishments goldtone hardware handmade no maker tag

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Petit Point Fox and Chicken Scene Purse

on June 12, 2014

1940s chicken design on both sides fox goldtone hardware no maker tag petit point scene

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Needlework Floral Purse with Original Hangtag

on December 29, 2012

1960s faye mell fleurette goldtone hardware Miami needlework original hangtag

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Delill Purse with 1700s Fashions

on December 26, 2012

1700s 1960s Baroque delill fashions goldtone hardware quilted

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White Plastic Beaded Bag

on October 09, 2012

1960s 1970s beads goldtone hardware no maker tag stretchy metal closure white

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