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PRETTY SUMMER PURSE FROM THE 1960’S OR 1970’S – MADE IN THE PHILLIPINES

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This little handbag shows the best of the trademarks of it’s time.  Crocheted cover and full lining.  Handmade.  The natural bamboo frame is lovely and the medium size with inside pocket makes it very practical.

Although I have others similar, this example was special enough to make me snap it up.  One this clean and undamaged, especially with a needlework cover, is a super-rare find!  But, doesn’t surprise me – you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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TWO FABULOUS MID-CENTURY BOX HANDBAGS

In virtually perfect mid-century 1960’s – 1970’s condition, these are wonderful little mid-size box bags to carry this summer, or any time. With hard-side construction, they are so smart and versatile and larger than most made in the 1950’s. I always love this style of purse and they are rarely found.

This style was made in a variety of designs and I’ll show more of them.

So glad to have them for my collection! Wonder what’s next . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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VINTAGE HANDMADE, TOOLED – LEATHER KELLY BAG

VINTAGE HANDMADE, TOOLED – LEATHER KELLY BAG

    Yes, yes, yes, ANOTHER one. I just can’t pass up true vintage hand-tooled leather bags. Maybe because they’re always different from one another. The designs, while traditional, are all unique and sometimes very personalized.

    This is the only one I have of exactly this shape or with this motif. Love the rigid frame that gives it a very roomy interior. It could be from the 1940’s up to the early 1960’s. Super convenient roomy size.

    Designs on leather handbags were very popular beginning in the 1920’s(?) and 1930’s but the earlier ones may have been stamped designs. Western-style and Mexican hand-carved designs came a little bit later and the bags usually tended to be bigger. Then it became all the rage to make these bags at home with lessons, leather-craft materials and tools from suppliers like Tandy. There’s nothing like a truly handcrafted piece. Some, especially the oldest ones, are absolutely beautiful. Today, they are real treasures!

    More to come – stay tuned . .. . . .

    MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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    CUTE CUSTOM-TAILORED DAY DRESS WITH MATCHING SCARF – TRUE VINTAGE FOR SPRING, SUMMER OR EARLY FALL

    MORE ACCESSORIES – A MID-CENTURY SILK SOUVENIR SCARF FROM CHINA

    MORE ACCESSORIES – A MID-CENTURY SILK SOUVENIR SCARF FROM CHINA

    I absolutely love old souvenir scarves and this one doesn’t disappoint.  The fabric is a lovely silk, as you would expect, with hand-rolled edges – all the things you would look for in a classic Japanese piece.  It’s also of a large size, which makes it more versatile than a headscarf.

    Love the classic, iconic imagery, too . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

    MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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    ANOTHER MID-CENTURY HANDBAG FIND, BUT SO DIFFERENT!

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    Handmade by someone in the 1960’s – 1970’s era, this was a popular tote-style purse during that time.  Many were handcrafted and decorated.  It’s fun to see where she ran out of one green thread and switched to another – true vintage fashions always have a story to tell.

    Back in the day many women made these bags from scratch or from kits.  Macrame’ was common.  Unless a home wood shop was handy, the handles would be purchased and then she’d go from there in whatever fabric or weaving she chose.  Some would even be lined, but usually the handcrafted bags were not.  Designs were as original as the people who made them.  I like the pretty Spring feeling on this one, and the lavender color.

    Hadn’t come across one of these in a while but, you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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    ANOTHER HAND-TAILORED MID-CENTURY SCARF, THIS ONE BY VERA

    ANOTHER HAND-TAILORED MID-CENTURY SCARF, THIS ONE BY VERA

    Probably from the early 1960’s (remember that blue & green craze that happened then?); this beauty was made in Japan, as were many (most?) of the mid-priced scarves found in the U.S. during the 1950’S AND 1960’S.  France and Italy were also sources of beautiful scarves and their offerings tended to be more toward the high-end.  But, this one does have hand-rolled edges and is made of a luxe blend of rayon and silk.

    There is still a tag present, which is wonderful.  Not only do they provide the brand name or country of origin, but will also usually give the fabric content and often care instructions.

    MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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