November 23, 2008
The handbag as we know it today emerged in the Victorian era, when it became fashionable for ladies to own different bags (called 'reticules') to match their outfits. Bags got more complicated in the early 1900's, with the addition of fasteners, locks, and internal pockets. By the 1920's, most women were carrying purses, but didn't own one to match each dress. Though purses became utilitarian in the 1940's, by the 1960's designers like Dior and Chanel had made purses as central to a wardrobe as a dress or shoes.
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Textile collectors shouldn't miss this microsite from the LA County Museum of Art, a great reference on European an… [more]
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This Flickr photo pool, moderated by Amy Karol, showcases over 1000 vintage aprons from various personal collection… [more]
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Vintage Gucci Suede Purse Handbag 1950s Stunning Item!$299.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Roberta Di Camerino Vintage 1976 Buckle Handbag Purse$285.00 Ends in 16 hours 20 bids
Vintage Enamel Mesh Purse Jeweled Gilt Filigree Frame$188.97 Ends Thursday 3 bids
Fabulous Willardy Pearlized Royal Blue Lucite Purse$186.38 Ends in 15 hours 9 bids
Auth Black Crocodile Alligator Hand Bag Purse Clutch Buy it Now$179.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Beautiful Blue/green/white Mandalian Metal Mesh Bag$174.99 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid
Vintage "chanel" Tortoise Strap Quilted Handbag/purse$156.00 Ends in 6 hours 15 bids
Authentic 80's Leather Chanel Tote/shoulder/hand Bag$147.50 Ends Wednesday 9 bids
Vintage*roberta Di Camerino* Tote Handbag Trompe L'oeil$145.00 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Gorgeous Vintage Brown Alligator Handbag By Vassar$133.51 Ends in 5 hours 13 bids
Antique~vintage Sterling Silver Mesh Purse~tiffany & Co$132.51 Ends in 17 hours 4 bids
Auth Vintage Crocodile Handbag Purse Clutch Circa 1930$129.99 Ends in 16 hours 1 bid
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Pink Turquoise Purple Mandalian Egyptian Frame Purse$113.61 Ends in 18 hours 9 bids
Vintage Gucci Purse Super Rare Huge Logo$108.47 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
Vintage Hand Tooled Leather Purse Handbag Black W/tag$103.50 Ends in 17 hours 18 bids
Gorgeous Vintage Genuine Black Alligator Handbag Purse$99.99 Ends in 16 hours 1 bid
Rosenfeld Original Alligator & Bakelite Purse Buy it Now$99.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Vintage Art Deco Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse - Mint Cond$99.99 Ends Friday 1 bid
Vintage Dallas Patent Leather Telephone Purse Works!$99.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Antique Vintage Alligator Box Purse 1930's Era Stunning$99.00 Ends in 16 hours 12 bids
Authentic Vintage Gucci Tote Bag Monogram Purse Italy $99.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Vintage Italian Tan Leather Doctor's Handbag Beautiful!$90.00 Ends in 6 hours 1 bid
Vintage Authentic Black Chanel Purse$89.00 Ends Tuesday 10 bids
Vintage Hotel Meurice Purse With Liquor Bottles On Top$86.00 Ends in 13 hours 6 bids
Gorgeous Florida Handbags Confetti Lucite Vintage Purse$83.00 Ends Tuesday 8 bids
Antique Russian Jewel Encrusted Bronze Mesh Bag Frame$80.00 Ends Thursday 3 bids
Vintage 70's Louis Vuitton Speedy Purse Handbag Nds Tlc$79.99 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid
Judith Leiber Red Skin Vintage Jeweled Handbag!!!!!!$79.56 Ends in 10 hours 3 bids
Very Cute Petite Wilardy Lucite Plastic Tortoise Purse$78.99 Ends in 15 hours 10 bids
Art Nouveau Silver Chatelaine Mesh Purse Mermaid Frame$78.00 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid
Unused 1970s Vintage Dallas Handbag Red Telephone Purse$77.00 Ends Tuesday 8 bids
Stunning Vintage Victorian Black Velvet Sterling Purse$76.00 Ends in 16 hours 13 bids
Vintage 60s Love Jesus Hand-tooled Leather Hippie Purse$76.00 Ends Monday 2 bids
Vintage Mandalian Mesh Purse - Floral Design$76.00 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Vintage Lou Taylor Red Bag Made In Italy$75.00 Ends in 9 hours 2 bids
Antique Green Black Strands Of Beaded Purse Handbag$74.99 Ends in 15 hours 1 bid
Moon Bag By Patricia Smith ..most Unusual!!!!$71.00 Ends Friday 5 bids
Lg Antique Roses & Bow Glass Beaded Purse Jeweled Frame$70.82 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Vintage Enid Collins Purse W/ Jewels Mille Fleur$69.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Stunning Vintage Lucite Black Gray Swirl Handbag Purse$68.90 Ends Tuesday 5 bids
Antique Mandalian Mfg. Co. Enamel Silver Mesh Purse$66.75 Ends in 14 hours 4 bids
Genuine Wilardy Lucite Purse Handbag Tiger Swirl 1950s$66.00 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Walborg N.y. Made In Belgium 1930's Beaded Deco Purse$64.00 Ends Monday 7 bids
Vintage Gucci Gg Logo Convertible Clutch Handbag Tote$61.00 Ends in 14 hours 23 bids
Antique Whiting & Davis Enameled Mesh Purse/bag$61.00 Ends in 15 hours 16 bids
Vintage Tapestry Art Deco Purse With Beaded Fringe$60.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Antique Art Nouveau Cut Steel Beaded Purse Bag C1900 $59.99 Ends in 11 hours 1 bid
Vintage Beaded Purse Metallic Beads Tapestry Pink Woman$59.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vintage Wilardy Lucite Purse Handbag--mother Of Pearl--$56.00 Ends in 16 hours 3 bids
Vintage 1960's Large Leopard Faux Fur Purse Retro Boho$53.69 Ends in 11 hours 10 bids
3 Vintage 1960's Enid Collins Wood Box Purse Bag Lot$52.90 Ends Tuesday 10 bids
Vintage Metal Mesh Purse Art Deco Original Box *wow** $52.67 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Vintage Lucite And Metal Purse- Liewellen$51.99 Ends in 7 hours 2 bids
Vintage Whiting & Davis Silver And Black Mesh Purse$51.00 Ends in 16 hours 2 bids
Alligator Handbag Saks Fith Avenue Made In France$51.00 Ends in 13 hours 7 bids
Vintage Lucite Tortoise Shell Purse$50.99 Ends in 15 hours 2 bids
