1950s/1960s Black Bag with Floral Clasp by Morle, USA
Our attention was immediately drawn to this sophisticated handbag, due to its striking and unusual floral clasp! The bag features a rigid body of black fabric, which also displays a floral theme in the form of a raised rose pattern - the latter is picked out in a different style of fabric, which...
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| 1930s Art Deco Black Leather Handbag
As long-standing admirers of handbags from the Art Deco era, our attention was immediately drawn to this neat and stylish item! It displays the compact size that is typical of bags dating from the mid-1920s to the end of the 1930s, and its clean lines and shining metalwork are frequently-seen...
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| 1940s/1950s Dark Green 'Genuine Cordé' Handbag
We have long been admirers of cordé handbags, and this particular bag immediately struck us as a special example! It is the only cordé handbag we have so far come across in green, and its survival in highly desirable condition adds to its appeal! Cordé bags featured rows...
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| 1920s/1930s Beaded Purse with Embroidered Details
We think the appeal of this dainty purse lies in its combination of beading and delicately-coloured embroidery. The beads are a small, white, rounded type, and they display a softly shining finish. The back of the purse is fitted with a carrying strap, which is also beaded. However, it is the...
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1940s/1950s Sequined Evening Bag by Garay, USA
Not only does the sequin-encrusted exterior of this evening bag create an eyecatching impact, but, to date, we have not come across another vintage bag which shows a similar design! It was made by American company 'Garay', which existed between the late 1930s and the early 1980s. Garay &...
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| c1950s Black Beaded Clutch Purse by Charlet
We think this beaded clutch purse displays an air of timeless elegance! It features a slim, rectangular shape (with sloping top corners), whose stiffened fabric base has been covered with shining black beads. The beading displays no obvious patternwork, but a close look reveals subtly-curving...
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1950s Black Fabric Handbag by Guild Creations, USA
We love the softly pleated body and embellished frame which give this impressive handbag its bold impact! Its distinctive features are instantly recognisable as belonging to a 'Guild Creations' item, and we were lucky enough to obtain this particular example in highly desirable condition. We...
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| c1950s Black 'Genuine Cordé' Handbag
This has to be one of the simplest styles of cordé handbag that we have offered at Perfectly Vintage, but in our view, it retains its appeal as a usable and attractive item! Cordé bags featured rows of rayon covered cord (known as cordé), which were stitched onto a fabric...
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