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What is an evening bag called?

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What is an evening bag called?
An evening bag can also be called a reticule or an indispensable. It was a small handbag, popular in the late 17th century and early 18th century. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and contemporary handbags from some of the top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1910s Beaded Multi Colored Steel Bead Evening Bag W Beaded Fringe
Located in Portland, OR
This 1910's antique handbag is such a beautiful example of a higher end finely beaded bag from that
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1910s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pastel Beaded Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Unusual beaded evening bag from the 1950s/'60s having a white background decorated with repeating
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1950s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Black Beaded Clutch
Located in Alford, MA
1950s-'60s black microbeaded clutch with fishscale motif of contrasting smooth and faceted beads
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Koret Coral Seed Beaded Handbag w Seed Bead Loop Fringed Bottom
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Fendissime beaded evening bag Fendi
By Fendissime, Fendi
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mini Fendissime beaded bag with beaded strap ( detachable) Navy blue silk and navy blue satin
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Evening Beaded Clutch Bag
Located in Paris, FR
Gold-tone evening "Boîte de Nuit" by Werber clutch bag featuring strass and beads decor, inside
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1950s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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