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How is a Lucite purse made?
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Lucite is a high-end version of acrylic. Shaping acrylic simply requires heating up the material and then bending or molding it. Once lucite or acrylic cools, it then holds its shape and is rigid and durable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic lucite handbags from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Dolce & Gabbana Transparent Lucite Purse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dolce & Gabbana - (Made in Italy) Transparent lucite purse decorated with flowers and golden metal
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2010s Italian Clutches
Art Deco Gold Mesh and Lucite Purse
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gold Mesh and Lucite Purse from the 1930's. Twisted lucite rods used to decorate the frame
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1930s American Clutches
Marbled White Mother of Pearl Lucite Briefcase Novelty Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare suitcase-style Lucite purse, this statement piece is made even more interesting by the clear
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1950s American Novelty Bags
Wilardy Dooner White Marble Lucite bag -Book piece
Located in Wallkill, NY
1950s Wilardy Opaque, Marbled White Lucite Purse, Ornate Clasp, Great Handel Mirror inside top of
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1950s American Novelty Bags
Ascot New York Oval Mother of Pearl Lucite Double Decker Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
necessities neat and in place. Poodle skirt not included.
Oval mother of pearl Lucite box purse with rigid
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1950s American Novelty Bags
Brass Etched Openwork Filigree Cube Purse w MOP Lucite Lid and Clear Base, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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Brass metal cube purse with etched openwork filigree sides and Mother of Pearl Lucite lid; clear
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