.: Antiques - Ladies Apparel & Accessories - Purses :.
Purses have been essential to daily life every since people have had something precious to carry around with them. Embroidery and jewels adorned some of these purses, and were used to show status - the richer the person, the more elaborate the purse. The word purse is synomous with handbag. The term "handbag" first came into use in the early 1900's and generally referred to hand-held luggage bags usually carried by men. These were an inspiration for new bags that became popularized for women, including complicated fasteners, internal compartments, and locks. With this new fashion, jewelers got into the act with special compartments for opera glasses, cosmetics, and fans. The '20's saw a revolution in fashion, with bags that no longer needed to match the outfit. The discovery of King Tut's tomb inspired Egyptian art on purses. The '40's saw new austerity. Metal frames, zips, leather and mirrors were in short supply so manufacturers used plastic and wood. The 50's saw the rise of important designer houses and the 60's saw the breakdown of old notions of the classical and the rise of youth culture. |
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1890 Purse American Price: $225.00 Item Id # 38305 - KC |  | 1930's White Beaded Purse Price: $135.00 Item Id # 42422 - BBG |
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1940's Needlepoint Evening Bag Price: $95.00 Item Id # 29576 - PAB |  | 1950 Evans Compact Purse Price: $225.00 Item Id # 39693 - BBG |
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1950's Carved Lucite Clutch Price: $140.00 Item Id # 40297 - BBG |  | 800 Silver Mesh Purse Price: $300.00 Item Id # 38308 - KC |
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African Motif Leather Hand Bag Price: $130.00 Item Id # 43755 - LLA |  | After Five Vintage White Ostrich Evening Bag Price: $195.00 Item Id # 45843 - DLW |
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Alligator Purse - Full Body Price: $225.00 Item Id # 34683 - DLW |  | American Black Bead Purse Price: $250.00 Item Id # 39533 - KC |
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Ancient Abalone Coin Purse Price: $135.00 Item Id # 39690 - BBG |  | Antique Beaded Change Purse Price: $235.00 Item Id # 39689 - BBG |
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Antique Cut Steel Beaded Purse Price: $250.00 Item Id # 41198 - EGG |  | Antique Deco Mesh Purse Price: $310.00 Item Id # 37404 - JAT |
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Antique Mesh Clutch with Rhinestones Price: $195.00 Item Id # 42413 - BBG |  | Art Deco Bohemian Glass Bead Evening Bag Price: $225.00 Item Id # 41563 - EKS |
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Art Deco Floral Beaded Purse Price: $295.00 Item Id # 38311 - KC |  | Art Deco Mesh Change Purse Price: $150.00 Item Id # 41545 - EKS |
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Art Deco Mesh Purse Price: $175.00 Item Id # 36434 - EKS |  | Art Nouveau Leather Purse Price: $275.00 Item Id # 40033 - JRD |
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Art Nouveau Purse Clasp Price: $95.00 Item Id # 28734 - EKS |  | Art Nouveau Silver Plated Coin Purse Price: $185.00 Item Id # 41031 - BTA |
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Arts & Crafts Bosco Built Leather Purse Price: $150.00 Item Id # 44306 - DLW |  | Austrian Tapestry Petit Point Purse Price: $525.00 Item Id # 39540 - KC |
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Beaded and Petti Point Purse Price: $325.00 Item Id # 42605 - BTA |  | Beaded Dark Blue Purse with Sterling Closure Price: $275.00 Item Id # 10496 - TKM |
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Beaded Purse - Black Caviar Price: $138.00 Item Id # 27625 - BBG |  | Beaded Purse French Handmade Price: $135.00 Item Id # 26015 - BBG |
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Beaded Rose Pattern Purse with Etched Metal Frame Price: $795.00 Item Id # 44605 - KC |  | Beyond Fabulous 1920's White & Gold Beaded Purse Price: $525.00 Item Id # 41958 - BBG |
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Bienen Davis Black Leather Bag Price: $145.00 Item Id # 40184 - BBG |  | Bienen Davis Brown Bag Price: $100.00 Item Id # 34377 - BBG |
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Bienen Davis Handbag Suede Price: $113.00 Item Id # 32050 - BBG |  | Black Alligator Leather Purse with Bamboo Handles Price: $2,900.00 Item Id # 44135 - EGG |
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Black Beaded Bag circa 1890 Price: $125.00 Item Id # 36428 - EKS |  | Black Beaded Evening Handbag Price: $60.00 Item Id # 35186 - JAT |
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Black Beaded Purse Price: $90.00 Item Id # 33900 - JAT |  | Black Beaded Purse - Made in France Price: $225.00 Item Id # 40814 - LLA |
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Black Nile Crocodile Purse with Tassel Zipper and Detachable Strap Price: $2,500.00 Item Id # 44687 - EGG |  | Black Ostrich Leather Purse Price: $1,300.00 Item Id # 44133 - EGG |
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Black Silk Beaded and Enameled French Bag Price: $410.00 Item Id # 40993 - LLA |  | Blue Crochet Steel Bead Purse circa 1900 Price: $145.00 Item Id # 36427 - EKS |
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Blue Nile Crocodile Purse with Detachable Strap Price: $1,600.00 Item Id # 44686 - EGG |  | Bottega Veneta Vintage White Leather Shoulder Bag Price: $195.00 Item Id # 43777 - SWA |
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Bottega Veneta Woven Leather Large Envelope Clutch / Handbag Price: $1,200.00 Item Id # 46107 - BBG |  | Brown Ostrich Leather Briefcase with Lock Price: $2,500.00 Item Id # 44695 - EGG |
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Bruno Magli Suede Purse Price: $120.00 Item Id # 27627 - BBG |  | Carryall Vintage 1950's MOP Price: $125.00 Item Id # 31984 - BBG |
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Carved Tortoise Shell Dragon Ladies Money Purse Price: $185.00 Item Id # 42936 - EKS |  | Celine Brown Leather Shoulder Bag Price: $299.00 Item Id # 43701 - SWA |
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