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Period: 1950s
1950s Brown Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Brown Alligator Handbag. Tapered trapezoid shape. Gold tone hardware. Comes with mirror.
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1950s Handbags and Purses

Hermès Vintage Kelly Burgundy Calf Leather
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage burgundy/red calfskin Hermès Kelly bag . This handbag is fashioned from dark red box calfskin leather. This bag has a leather top handle with a roll and polished gold hardwar...
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French 1950s Handbags and Purses

Luana Italian Vintage Leather Bag
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant bag with brass snap closure, with black leather shoulder strap. Inside there is a small zipped pocket with logo of the manufacture Ideal for everyday use.
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Italian 1950s Handbags and Purses

Black Beaded and Floral Tapestry Embroidered Handbag circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful black beaded handbag featuring floral tapestry embroidery, and gold plated fittings. Measuring length at the base 22 cm / 8.6 inches by width 10 cm / 3.9 inches, and depth ...
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Hong Kong 1950s Handbags and Purses

Black Leather Clutch Bag with Engraved Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Black leather clutch with engraved metal. Additional information: Condition: Decent condition Dimensions: Length: 21 cm - Height: 17 cm - Depth: 4.5 cm Seller Reference: S257
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1950s Handbags and Purses

Marcus Brothers Beaded White & Gold Straw Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950's Marcus Brothers top handled coated straw handbag in a bright white with gold and white beading. The bag opens at the top with a gold tone metal door knocker style closure. T...
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Hong Kong 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Gucci Brown Leather Handbag
Located in Paris, FR
Gucci brown leather handbag featuring a single flat top handle, a foldover top with magnetic fastening, gold-tone hardware, an accordion design, main compartment, an internal zip-fas...
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Italian 1950s Handbags and Purses

Italian Silver Etched Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Italian Silver Floral Etched Minaudiere from the 1950's. Heavy handmade construction with compartments for lipstick and powder and other items. Unmarked 800 silver. Crack in mirror. ...
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Italian 1950s Handbags and Purses

Wadsworth Vanity Table Powder Compact, C.1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
Adorable C.1950 Wadsworth powder compact with a black painted enamel top accented by flowers in shades of pink, white and green. This special compact has a secret … it is actually ma...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

A hand embroidered handbag, depicting a rustic scene, Morabito, Paris, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautifully hand stitched and sewn handbag with a charming antique rustic scene with two figures by master craftsmen and luxury good manufacturer Morabito. executed in silk, in fin...
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French 1950s Handbags and Purses

Holzman Oversized Elliptical Tapestry Handbag
By Holtzmann's
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional handbag has an elliptical form with integrated cut-out handles. The side panels are made from a tapestry fabric with raised floral patterns. The central body, inside...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Samsonite Vintage Suitcases in leather
Located in Milano, IT
In the golden era of the 1950s, a time when travel was an art form and sophistication was paramount, there existed a masterpiece of luggage craftsmanship: the Samsonite leather suitcase. A testament to an era of elegance, this suitcase is more than just a piece of luggage; it's a symbol of an era that cherished style, quality, and attention to detail. Crafted from the finest brown leather, this vintage Samsonite suitcase...
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Italian 1950s Handbags and Purses

Gold Plated Flower Filigree Black and Clear Lucite Handbag circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Lovely gold plated flower filigree handbag, with a black lucite lid and clear lucite handle and bottom. Measuring width 18.9 cm / 7.4 inches by height 7.4 cm / 2.9 inches. The handle...
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North American 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Flo Raye Originals Ice Blue Ostrich Saucer Hat w Pearlescent Floral Purse
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Flo Raye Originals Ice Blue Ostrich Saucer Hat w Pearlescent Floral Purse: Frosted pastel floral box bag in woven straw and lacquered flowers. Made...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetric Closure
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetrical Closure. Inner lining and original coin purse is Koret signature red leather. Upper right hand corner is cu...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Tyrolean New York Gold Tone Filigree Black and Orange Striped Lucite Handbag
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Tyrolean New York black and orange striped lucite handbag, with gold tone filigree decoration. Measuring width 20 cm / 7.8 inches by maximum height 8.75 cm / 3.4 inches, an...
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North American 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Koret Champagne Seed Pearl Encrusted Evening Clutch w Pearl Studded Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Champagne Seed Pearl Encrusted Evening Clutch w Pearl Studded Frame: Pristine condition with satin lining, and original box. Medium size purse...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag. This Rialto NY 1950's Grey Handbag is a stunning piece to add to any bag collection. The handle has a rhinestone det...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Hermes Vintage Rare Travel Grooming Set with Toiletry Accessories
Located in Rome, Rome
HERMES Paris 50's Gentleman travel grooming set. Case with handle in beige leather with brown trim and handle. Double latch closure. The case is lined in suede and leather. 'HERMES P...
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French 1950s Handbags and Purses

Vintage Handbag in black, red, cognac colored Chenille with 2 handles, 1950 USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A fun young bag from the USA with 2 handles made of printed velvet. It is lined with black rep on the inside, has a zipper and an open compartment opposite. It is located under the z...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl tiles throughout the exterior The lid cover is encrusted with collection of aquamarine glittering crystals accented with a floral motif in the center. The interior is designed with a pair of rouge & face powder compartments. The gilt metal lid covers are adorned with art deco style leaping gazelles Paired with a brown cloth carrying case suspended from a hand strap The elegant case may be carried as a chic clutch style purse separately without the carrying case Designed by Eligin American Measurements: The length of the mother of pearl case...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s White Pearl Bead Encrusted Vintage Bridal Wedding Vintage 50s Clutch Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury 1950s pearl encrusted clutch ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn pearls and beads throughout. The perfect size can fit a smartphone and some makeup. Would be perfec...
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Japanese 1950s Handbags and Purses

Pearly Embroidered Clutch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Clutch embroidered with pearly beads. Pink satin lining. Additional information: Dimensions: Width: 27 cm (10.62"), Height: 12 cm (4.72"), Depth: 3cm ( 1.18") Condition: Good gene...
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French 1950s Handbags and Purses

Ascot New York Oval Mother of Pearl Lucite Double Decker Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Post-war suburban gold, this nostalgic box purse is a beautiful, functional conversation piece thanks to its sizeable interior and clever double decker design. The Lucite lid flips open to reveal a tray, beneath which is hidden a second “underground” compartment opened by a spring latch beside the clasp. Unlike most box purses with a single, cavernous interior compartment, this one keeps all your necessities neat and in place. Poodle skirt...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Evening Beaded Clutch Bag
Located in Paris, FR
Gold-tone evening "Boîte de Nuit" by Werber clutch bag featuring strass and beads decor, inside compartments, a front claps opening. Circa 1950s In good vintage condition. Made in F...
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Italian 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Archival 1950's Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Sequin Blowfish Bamboo Cane Purse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly coveted and incredibly unique Elsa Schiaparelli sequin blowfish cane purse dating back to the early 1950's. Fashioned from rich red vinyl bubble covered in black knit with s...
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French 1950s Handbags and Purses

Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a guilloche floral enamel plaque The evening bag - case is carried with a mesh handle strap that may slide over the wrist The interior is designed with two separate compartments. One of the compartments is designed with a vanity mirror, rouge powder compartment, and a lipstick holder The other interior compartment is designed as a cigarette compartment, This could be adapted into a compartment to place credit cards and paper currency...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Kigu Gold Tone Carryall Compact Party Case circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Kigu gold tone carryall compact party case, with a lovely textured diamond design to the front and back, and a snake chain handle. The case is initialled E....
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English 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Large Gold Beaded Silk Hong Kong Made Vintage 50s Evening Clutch Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout the entire bag. Lined in yellow satin. One ...
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Hong Kong 1950s Handbags and Purses

Black Leather and Spotted Fur Hand Bag with Gold Plated Fittings circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous black leather and spotted fur hand bag (possibly pony), with gold plated fittings. Measuring width 26.5 cm / 10.4 inches at the base, height 23....
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Unknown 1950s Handbags and Purses

Vintage Elizabeth Arden Leather Beauty Case.
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage leather beauty case by Elizabeth Arden. In a tan leather , the case has a leather handle and two locks. it has the initials JML. The interior is lined in pink fab...
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1950s Handbags and Purses

Vintage Italian brass and blue leather travel cabinet by Claudia Mori
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant travel case from the Italian 1950s. the trunk is in excellent condition and is made of blue tanned leather and beige leather inserts. Applied in the trunk we find brass inserts and decoration. The trunk features the nameplate of its previous Italian owner. Claudia Mori is the wife of Adriano Celentano known Italian contante. Inside the trunk we notice in the right section five drawers removable via small leather knobs...
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Italian 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black suede minaudiere compact wallet evening bag. It has a top handle with suede fringe tassels on the ends, a gold metal top snap butto...
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1950s Handbags and Purses

Spring Theme Handbag by Soure' with Woodland Animals Print Fabric on Front Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
This spring theme handbag by Soure' has a two layer construction with a clear vinyl sheet on top of the fabric layer. The printed design of birds in trees and woodland animals...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag, Charlet Bags
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag by Charlet Bags. Flowers are hand embroidered with colored silk thread and metallic floss on a base of ivory seed be...
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Japanese 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950’s Light Pink Corde-Bead Bubble Handbag by Lumured
Located in Greenport, NY
1950’s Light Pink Corde-Bead Bubble Handbag by Lumured Soft pink purse with white bubble beads in diamond pattern. Sweet rhinestone detail on metal cl...
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1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The most beautiful evening bag from the 1950s. This piece is completely encrusted in tiny jet black seed beads that are vividly contrasted by embroidered red and green roses. The fra...
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Hong Kong 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Black Lucite and Metal Woven Handbag by Dorset Rex
Located in Greenport, NY
1950s Black Lucite and Metal Woven Handbag by Dorset Rex Beautiful midcentury woven metal box purse with black lucite handle by Dorset Rex circa 1950's...
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1950s Handbags and Purses

'It's In The Bag' Wicker Straw Basket Handbag With Fruit, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950's novelty wicker handbag resembling a basket with a fruit motif by 'It's In The Bag' for Ritter. The wooden button closure opens to reveal a gingham lined fabric interior which...
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Japanese 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950's Coblentz Baby Blue Leather Clutch with Matching Kid Gloves
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's baby blue kid leather classic Coblentz fold over clutch with matching baby blue leather gloves. Rarely found in leather, this classic shape is lined in navy corded silk and cl...
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North American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Gucci vintage red and black leather handbag
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant fine handbag from the great Italian fashion house Gucci from the 1950s-60s. The model shown is a small, rigid, double-handled handbag bauletto. Made of black leather conn central inserts in fiery red leather. Its closure is in gold metal . Inside we find a lining also in the red leather with made several pockets to insert small items. Inside there is also a small coin purse...
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Italian 1950s Handbags and Purses

Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black enamel compact, minaudiere, purse from Volupte. It has a black front decorated with enamel flowers and painted leaves on either side and the back is brushed gold me...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Hermes Haut à courroies from 1955's
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermes Hac Condition : Good condition Country of manufacture : France Gender : Unisex Interior : black Material : grained leather Color : ...
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1950s Handbags and Purses

1950's Coblentz Pink Leather Clutch with Matching Kid Gloves
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's pastel pink kid leather classic Coblentz fold over clutch with matching pink leather gloves. Rarely found in leather this classic shape is lined in na...
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North American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Brown Matte Alligator Top Handle Hourglass Purse with Comb and Mirror, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A ladylike staple accessory and a sign of good breeding, an alligator top handle bag remains as relevant today as it was a half-century ago. Pairs as effortlessly with denim and a trench as it does with a cocktail dress. This one has the very modern added benefit of being large enough to hold a 12-oz bottle of water too! Vintage alligator handbag with self-covered top frame and single top handle; interior zippered side pocket with open pocket beneath containing mirror and faux tortoise comb...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Jeanne Bernard of Paris Black Suede Coffee Grinder Shaped Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming figural handbag is shaped like an old fashioned coffee grinder. It's covered in a fine, black suede with details and accents in gold plated brass. The inside of the lid that opens up for access to the main body of the bag has a little mirror attached, and the "hopper dome" on top is a compact with a feathery powder puff and another mirror. There is a little "ground coffee" drawer in the bottom that pulls out to hold your little bits and pieces. It has a woven cord handle with a tassel accent. The Jeanne Bernard...
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French 1950s Handbags and Purses

Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powerful statement accessory. Petite chain handle evening bag with patterned gilt top frame; covered in ivory seed beads and pavé beaded flowers front and back. Open interior compartment; kiss clasp...
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French 1950s Handbags and Purses

Brass Etched Openwork Filigree Cube Purse w MOP Lucite Lid and Clear Base, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platf...
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Unknown 1950s Handbags and Purses

Chloé pair of travel luggage in vintage parchment
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and magnificent pair of Parchment and crocodile suitcases from the great Chloé manufacture. The suitcases date from the late 1950s. The pair of suitcases have a rigid frame covered in yellow parchment and their greatest beauty is its crocodile leather lined corners and stitching. Even the handles are made of crocodile leather with some details. We note that the padlocks and its locks are made of brass with excellent patina. The cases inside are refreshed with Chloé-branded satin fabric with various inserts for storing small travel items. In the inferior tub we find two leather belts that help the wardrobe from swinging inside the suitcase. The pair consists of a slightly larger and a slightly smaller suitcase...
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Italian 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950's Lucite Handbag by Majestic
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Wonderful signed Majestic 1950's bag. Swing lucite stand up handle and top. Body of the bag is woven silver and gold metal with a gold metal frame. Lined in gold silk with the Majest...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Josef Attrib. Silk Brocade Chinoiserie Handbag w Cabochon Studded Flap, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is...
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French 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Koret Coral Seed Beaded Handbag w Seed Bead Loop Fringed Bottom
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Chinese Embroidered Evening Bag, UK
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Chinese Embroidered Evening Bag mounted in the UK. Lovely antique silk satin textile finely embroidered with figures and metallic lame thread accents. Enamel decorated and gl...
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British 1950s Handbags and Purses

Tyrolean Bronze Caviar Bead Evening Bag w 24-Karat Gold Plate Surround, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
As intricate as an Italian mosaic but as impermeable as a safe, this handbag is both a strongbox and a piece of art. Fully crusted with seed beads—some of which are doubled for extra topography—the purse...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

Black Satin Scarf and Matching Evening Clutch with Gold Embroidery – 53”, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
When no self-respecting woman left the house with mismatched accessories comes this matching scarf and evening clutch set, which would look devastating with our gold lamé and black s...
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Unknown 1950s Handbags and Purses

Burnished Gray and Gold Accordion File Box Purse with Buckle Top Handle, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A structured, ladylike handbag for ALL fifty shades of gray, this purse combines polish and geometry with practicality. An extremely hard-to-find color for handbags, this medium gray...
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American 1950s Handbags and Purses

1950s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Black Doeskin Suede Wristlet Evening Bag
Located in University City, MO
1950s Art Deco Mother of pearl black doeskin suede wristlet evening bag. The elegant rectangular evening bag is framed with a border of square shaped in...
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Unknown 1950s Handbags and Purses

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