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William Teres Raffia-Weave Yellow Handbag with Original Price Tag

on June 24, 2023

1960s coin purse mirror original tag raffia raffia-weave william teres yellow

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Rosenfeld Pale Pink Raffia Clutch

on June 07, 2023

1960s clutch Made in Italy pink raffia Rosenfeld straw

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Rosenfeld Straw Bag

on June 08, 2022

1960s gold chain Made in Italy raffia Rosenfeld small straw

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Jana Raffia Purse

on February 18, 2022

1960s Jana raffia straw

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Gaymode Blue Raffia Handbag with Bamboo Handle and MOP Frame

on January 31, 2022

1960s bamboo handle blue Gaymode mother of pearl raffia

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Snake Charmer - Belly Dancer Motif Plastic-Top, Raffia-Wrapped Wooden Bag

on January 03, 2022

1950s like Leslie Miami like Suki lucite no maker tag plastic raffia wood

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Leslie Miami Half (Hook/Crook) Handle Box Bag

on November 08, 2021

1950s basket box crook hook handle Leslie of Miami raffia

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1960s Walborg Straw Tote

on August 28, 2021

1960s bamboo handle made in Japan raffia straw Walborg

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Clovis Ruffin for Genie Raffia Clutch - With Designer Bio

on May 19, 2021

1970s Clovis Ruffin Clovis Ruffin for Genie clutch designer raffia

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Raffia Tote by Garay

on March 16, 2021

1950s 1960s Garay made in Japan raffia tote

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Pink Raffia Bag with Appliqué Flower Trim

on June 05, 2020

1960s appliqués flowers no maker tag pink raffia rhinestones sequins straw

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White and Blue Raffia Purse

on January 16, 2020

1960 Jana Made in Italy raffia small purse

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Under the Sea Raffia Handbag

on July 08, 2019

1960s made in Japan no maker tag raffia shells under the sea

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HL Clear Vinyl and Raffia Clutch with 24K Gold-Plated Frame

on February 19, 2018

1950s 1960s clear clutch gold plate Harry Levine HL raffia vinyl

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Large Raffia Souvenir Tote with Whimsical Clothing Embellishments

on November 03, 2017

dress flowers fun hat no maker tag purse raffia straw tote woven

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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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Soure Bag NY Textured Fabric Bag with Raffia Flowers

on August 22, 2017

1960s flowers raffia Soure Bag New York

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Caron Kitty and Fish Purse with Original Tags

on May 20, 2017

beaded Belk's blue Caron of Houston cat faux gems fish made in Japan original tag raffia unused

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1960s Hopsack Totes with Raffia Flowers and Velvet Leaves by JR Miami, USA

on March 23, 2017

1960s flowers hopsack JR Miami USA only one labeled raffia tote velvet bows velvet leaves

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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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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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