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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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Chanel Minaudière Celeste Lucite Beaded Crystal Vintage Rare Blue Green Beads
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Minaudière Celeste Lucite Beaded Crystal Vintage Rare Blue Green Beads Spring 1997 Green
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Léo Miller beaded bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ANONYMOUS -Small pink bag embroidered with Leo Miller beads. Condition: Good condition Dimensions
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1950s European 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

Vintage 1950's Beaded Evening Bag 1950's Black Micro Beaded Cocktail Bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This intricately made 1950's evening bag, embellished with black glass seed beads and small bugle
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1950s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage 1940's bronze beaded box bag evening bag original 1940s beaded wristlet
Located in Cheltenham, GB
bucket shape of the bag, boasts an exterior of bronze glass faceted beads woven on a knotted cotton base
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

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