No, you just never know – and that’s what I love so much about sleuthing. Will post tomorrow. Stay tuned. . . . . . . . . . .
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A COLLECTION OF TRUE VINTAGE HANDBAGS FROM THE 1960s
A COLLECTION OF TRUE VINTAGE HANDBAGS FROM THE 1960s
These bags, with the exception of the unidentified tapestry and wood one, are right in the same category with other popular mass-produced purses of the 1960’s. Almost every woman had at least one. The little black purse is by Ande’. The brown purses are by Naturalizer or Air Step, which are or were also the makers of popular shoes.
Back in the day, several of the most popular shoe-makers that had stores all across the U.S. also made handbags to coordinate with their shoes and sold these along with them. Great marketing ploy to snag an impulse buy when a woman went to the shoe store or shoe department of her favorite department store!
Most, if not all, are made of vinyl and are sturdy and nicely detailed. A lot of them have interesting designs and may be of two or three colors together. Not top-of-the-line, but they lasted! They were made for every season of the year – I have several in pastel colors for Spring and Summer.
The tapestry bag has no maker’s stamp. It is roomy and plain inside. Just a handy carry-all in an interesting design – this type was also popular in the ’60s. It reminds me of one that Aunt Clara on Bewitched might have carried! Fun to find it, in a Canadian eclectic secondhand store. You really just never know . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CLASSIC GARAY EVENING CLUTCH FROM THE 1950’S
CLASSIC GARAY EVENING CLUTCH FROM THE 1950’S
So many clutch purses are made today in vintage styles, but there’s nothing like the quality and attention to detail found in true vintage examples. I’ll ALWAYS go for those instead! I love rigid handles that can be folded inside the purse to hide and beautiful satin fabric covering is always elegant and versatile. Two compartments inside with a see-through vinyl divider is so practical, too.
This Garay handbag is elegant and probably never carried. There is a bit of storage wear, but the inside is absolutely perfect. Sigh – another happy escapade!
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JUST FOUND – 1960’s DRESSY PETIT POINT TAPESTRY-LOOK HANDBAG
JUST FOUND – 1960’s DRESSY PETIT POINT TAPESTRY-LOOK HANDBAG
This style, popular in the 1950’s and early 1960’s, looks like it’s never been carried! Mid-century ladies often had two or three treasured handbags carefully stored in a dresser for specific occasions, from semi-dress to formal. I love these pretty dressy purses that add an elegant touch to evening or better day dresses. They used to be a staple of city-wear for well-dressed women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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ANOTHER FIND! A PERFECT PRINCESS GARDNER SET FROM THE FIFTIES
ANOTHER FIND! A PERFECT PRINCESS GARDNER SET FROM THE FIFTIES
So beautiful and elegant – leather handbag accessories, made with quality construction and lovely design. And, so convenient!
A wallet with coin purse attached is very useful – I carry one whenever I can. A matching key-case is a chic accompaniment. This pretty gold-embossed set is too good-looking to hide, but when you pull one out of a an equally-gorgeous true vintage handbag – what could be better?
Though no longer in the original box, these pieces look as though they were never used. It’s been a while since I ran across one of these but, you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ANOTHER CLASSIC MID-CENTURY HANDBAG FIND!
I already have many tooled leather handbags in my collection, but it’s always open to another unique and high-quality item. These purses are SO special, because they are hand-made, one-of-a-kind and often tell a story. This one is beautifully-done, has older traditional motifs and a DOG(!), which always captures my heart. It was probably a tribute to a beloved pet and is signed by the maker – no relation to me, but what a coincidence!
And, in beautiful condition – I’ll enjoy this one for a long time.
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