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Large Size Tapestry and Vinyl Bag

on March 21, 2024

no maker tag possibly Tyrolean scene tapestry

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Tooled Leather and Painted Clutch - Japan Scene

on May 01, 2021

1930s 1940s back strap elephant made in Japan no maker tag painted scene tooled leather

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Four Jeweled and Glitter-Glued Tapestry Handbags

on August 10, 2019

1950s floral glitter jeweled no maker tag one side scene tapestry

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Faux Lacquer and Faux Mother of Pearl Asian Style Handbag

on August 02, 2019

1970s asian birds faux lacquer faux mother of pearl flowers no maker tag plastic scene trees

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Greek Ladies Plastic-Covered Rosenfeld Purse

on May 26, 2018

1960s Camalier & Buckley D.C. damaged department store Greek hand painted linen Rosenfeld scene Washington women

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Jerry McMillan Christmas Mouse Blue Velvet Box Purse

on June 10, 2017

box purse Christmas Connecticut Darien Jerry McMillan mouse scene velvet whimsical

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1940s Petit Point Purse

on June 06, 2016

1940s needlework no maker tag petit point scene silk

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Unmarked Picnic Basket Style Purse with Town Scene

on April 19, 2016

1960s 1970s Caro Nan style hand-painted lined no maker tag picnic basket scene town

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Large Three-Dimensional Romantic 1700s Scene 1960s Tapestry Purse

on January 14, 2016

1960s large moire lining no maker possibly Tyrolean romantic scene tapestry three-dimensional

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JR Florida Hopsack Purse with Yellow Cottage Needlepoint

on December 13, 2015

1960s built-in change purse cottage hopsack JR Florida navy needlepoint scene USA

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Caro Nan Village Scene Wooden Box Purse

on November 29, 2015

1960s 1970s Alan's box bag Caro Nan hand-painted mirror quilted lining scene village wooden

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Lot of Three 1960s Tapestry Handbags - Similar Style - Plastic Handles

on September 23, 2015

1960s acquired as one lot embellished farmhouse flower pot houses no maker tag one side plastic handle rhinestones scene trees

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Small Tapestry Purse with Delicate Needlework

on January 21, 2015

1940s needlework no maker tag scene small purse tapestry

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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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Soure Bag with Jams Scene

on October 16, 2013

1960s jam jars plastic covered scene Soure Bag New York

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Soure Bag with Lillian Albus Boutique Scene

on July 01, 2013

1960s boutique damaged department store Lillian Albus one of a kind plastic covered scene Soure Bag New York

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Jolles Original Dress Form Scene Purse

on January 09, 2013

1960s corduroy felt Jolles Original scene tote

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Knight and Ladies Oddly Colored Scenic Purse

on November 14, 2012

fancy ladies ivory knights no maker tag oddly colored Renaissance scene

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Antique Micro Beaded Purse with Scene

on October 30, 2012

antique art nouveau damaged Edwardian farmhouse floral micro-beaded scene

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Plastic Covered Sailboat Scene Gold Purse

on September 24, 2012

1960s fabric gold lame gold thread plastic covered sailboat scene Soure Bag New York

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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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