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Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, 1939 World's Fair
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, made of custom created tapestry for the 1939 World's Fair. 6
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1930s American Novelty Bags

1930s Black Art Deco Handbag with Decorative Pleating
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Art Deco hand back with intricate decorative knife pleating in a zig-zag pattern on both sides of the bag. The handle has matching pleats and the inside frame/closure is ...
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1930s Top Handle Bags

1930s Black Twill Quilted Trapunto Handbag with Lucite Closure
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Quilted trapunto hand bag made of a black twill frame made of a brass. The top of the frame is finished with a clear Art Deco closure and extra wide handles. The interior is li...
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1930s Top Handle Bags

1930s Black Art Deco Twill Evening Handbag with Lucite Closures
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s black twill evening hand bag with Art Deco carved lucite closure and pull tab. The body of the purse is lined in black twill and has a built-in coin purse. The entire bag is fi...
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1930s Top Handle Bags

A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful bag made from cream enamelled segments all interlocked, in the style of Whiting and Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised fl...
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1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930's ROYAL/GUNMETAL BEADED PURSE
Located in Alford, MA
Beaded pouch purse in royal blue beads with loop beaded fringe and overlay beading in gunmetal. Drawstring closure in twisted rope.
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1930s Handbags and Purses

Novelty Deco Suede Compact Purse
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco novelty suede purse with dual feature of concealed makeup kit in the base. Opening with a clasp underneath is a mirror and room for powder and rouge. Ingenious novelty bag f...
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1930s European Handbags and Purses

Vintage Art Deco Leather & Bakelite Clutch Bag 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Clutch Bag from the 1930s. An eternally classic black leather clutch finished to perfection with the hallmark art deco Bakelite in four glorious colours. ...
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1930s Clutches

1930s/1940s Brown Oversized Faux Alligator Envelope Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s Brown oversized faux alligator envelop handbag with covered wooden clasp
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1930s Clutches

Deco Tortoiseshell Clutch Minaudière with Suede Carrying Sleeve – Saigon, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
NOTE: THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED TO ARIZONA ADDRESSES As ingenious as it is rare and beautiful, this tortoiseshell clutch includes an open suede carrying sleeve that allows it to...
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1930s Vietnamese Clutches

Asian Figure Motif Brocade Clutch with Painted Figures Tile Top 1930s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning silk brocade clutch with intricately painted tiles of people along the top. The patterned brocade has Asian figures, birds and flowers in beige, olive, orange and brown. ...
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1930s Clutches

1930s Art Deco Velvet Clutch
Located in Alford, MA
Elegant 1930s black velvet clutch featuring an Art Deco clasp of rectangular form, complementing the softly rounded upper edge of the bag. The clasp is composed of marcasite in an op...
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1930s American Clutches

1930s Art Deco Velvet Clutch
1930s Art Deco Velvet Clutch
H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 2 in
1930s Cocoa Brown Silk Velvet Purse/Muff
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Cocoa Brown Silk Velvet Purse/Muff with detailed ruching along the top and arm openings. The top has a zippered compartment with an etched celluloid zipper-pull and brass links...
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1930s Clutches

High Art Deco Bakelite Dog Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Collectible High Art Deco Bakelite Dog Calf Leather Clutch from the 1930's by Virginia Bags. A carved and patinaed futurist bakelite dog is anchored by a perforated leather leas...
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1930s Unknown Clutches

Coral and Brocade Art Deco Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco silk brocade clutch set with genuine cabochons of coral in wonderfully vibrant natural tones. Leaf and shot work surround the gilt bronze frame. Each stone measures approx 1...
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1930s French Clutches

Art Deco Pave Envelope Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French clutch of sensual bezel set pave rhinestone mesh "fabric", lined in silk satin. 1930s France. 7" x 4.5" Very Good Condition.
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1930s French Clutches

Art Deco Pleated Leather Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pleated Black Leather Clutch with lucite toggle clasp. Large scale with mini knotted handles. Body is vertically pleated. Large cool scale. Satin lining. 1930's USA. 14" x...
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1930s American Clutches

Art Deco Pleated Leather Clutch
Art Deco Pleated Leather Clutch
H 7 in W 2 in L 14 in
Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These is a delightful clutch bag, made from a beautiful Art Deco silk fabric, and piped in grey silk. The frame is of an off white/cream carved Bakelite with motifs of leaves and flo...
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1930s British Clutches

Tiffany Deerskin Deco Clutch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, tailored Art Deco clutch of deerskin from the 1930's by Tiffany. Beautiful sleek lines with a double clasped interior compartment lined in silk moire. Deep wine color. 9" x ...
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1930s American Clutches

Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere from the 1930's. Completely outfitted as a vanity case with compartments for every need (from that period). The borders of the metal frame and c...
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1930s American Novelty Bags

Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous and rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. A landscape cylinder inspired design is topped with a double handle and gloriously flaunts gold micro beading in a foliate ...
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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage English Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere. A stunning find from the 1930s Art Deco period. A minaudiere box style evening purse finished with book-end sides. Crafted in the most won...
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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1937 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Tapestry Needlework Bag
Located in London, GB
Exceptional art deco black grosgrain fabric and tapestry bag with hand-stitched floral needlework motive which features on both sides. The frame is solid sterling silver with import...
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1930s British Top Handle Bags

Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Bag in a black ribbed cotton rayon blend. An applejuice hand carved bakelite handle is used and a snap closure keeps flap in place. 2 inside pockets and mi...
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1930s American Top Handle Bags

Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 cm / 6.69 inches, with a han...
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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Black Celluloid and Rhinestone Dagger Lipstick Minaudière, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A bygone bauble of extreme rarity and beauty, this Celluloid reticule is a brilliant example of Art Deco craftsmanship. Large enough for only a lipstick, a key and some “mad money,” ...
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1930s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Black Calf Top Handle Bag
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Art Deco Black Calf Top Handle Bag with elaborate chased chrome frame and leather ruffle accents. Incredible novelty design. 1930's USA.
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1930s Top Handle Bags

Art Deco Black Calf Top Handle Bag
Art Deco Black Calf Top Handle Bag
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H 9 in W 8 in D 1 in
Vintage Silk & Rhinestone Purse 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage silk & rhinestone purse. Featuring a black exterior set with a geometric rhinestone pattern. Finished with cream silk on the interior. Vintage Condition: Very good without ...
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1930s Wallets and Small Accessories

Vintage Silk & Rhinestone Purse 1930s
Vintage Silk & Rhinestone Purse 1930s
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H 4.73 in W 6.5 in
Art Deco Chinese Bag with Rose Quartz and Fluorite
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Art Deco Chinese Bag with Rose Quartz and Fluorite decoration. Antique quilted silk textile likely 19th Century reimagined into a long clutch form bag with long chain in the ...
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1930s Chinese Top Handle Bags

1930s/1940s Brown Cordé Purse with Brass Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s brown Art Deco cordé purse with brass hardware frame and extra-wide arm handle. The bag is lined with brown twill and and has two pockets.
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1930s Top Handle Bags

1930's Cayman and Leather Suitcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom made leather suitcase with applied center cayman panel. Canvas lining with center compartment divider.
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1930s Luggage and Travel Bags

1930's Cayman and Leather Suitcase
1930's Cayman and Leather Suitcase
H 14 in W 10 in L 24 in
Josef Mid Blue Beaded Bag with Lucite and Rhinestones Clasp circa 1930s
By Josef
Located in London, GB
Lovely Josef mid blue beaded bag with an unusual silver plated, clear lucite and rhinestones clasp. Measuring width 17.5 cm / 6.8 inches at the base, height 11.5 cm / 4.5 inches, and...
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1930s North American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe. The bag is hand sewn with tiny white 'caviar' glass beads. The top of the bag is pleated at the...
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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Art Deco Hermes Fitted Gentlemans Travelling Grooming Case
By Hermès
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Art Deco Hermes Fitted Gentlemans Travelling Grooming Case A Superb and very rare piece, the case is made in good Quality Brown leather hide, on the top there is an unused l...
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1930s French Luggage and Travel Bags

ANTIQUE CHINESE Blue Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Blue Silk with lovely floral embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These...
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1930s Chinese Evening Bags and Minaudières

ANTIQUE CHINESE Red Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Red Silk with lovely embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These charmin...
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1930s Chinese Evening Bags and Minaudières

ANTIQUE CHINESE Vase Shape Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Crafted in pure silk - In the shape of a double gourd vase. - Intricated filigre...
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1930s Chinese Evening Bags and Minaudières

Carved Bakelite Art Deco Compact
Located in New York, NY
Carved Bakelite Art Deco Compact of finely carved and ribbed, butterscotch bakelite with concentric rings and a focal deeply carved blooming daisy. Chrome fittings with mirror and or...
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1930s American Wallets and Small Accessories

30s Red Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Whiting and Davis iridescent red mesh purse. Metal zip closure and interior pocket.
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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930s Anique Louis Vuitton Miniature Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
From the revered ateliers of Louis Vuitton comes an extraordinary artifact of the 1930s – an antique miniature trunk that defies convention in its rarity and design. So exceptional i...
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1930s French Suitcases and Trunks

1930s Anique Louis Vuitton Miniature Trunk
1930s Anique Louis Vuitton Miniature Trunk
H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 5.32 in
1930s Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower Trunk "Malle Fleurs"
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The "Malle Fleurs" by Louis Vuitton, crafted in the 1930s, is a rare embodiment of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Delving into its name, which translates to "flower t...
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1930s French Suitcases and Trunks

brown leather suitcase with Cunard White Star D-Deck label, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare 1930's brown leather suitcase with 2 leather straps and on both sides shipping Cunard White star labels. Inside is made from tartan fabric with leather, locks are good but ...
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1930s Unknown Suitcases and Trunks

Handbag Style: Art Deco in Bronze, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945
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Antique 1830s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Handbag Style: Art Deco in Bronze, 1930
Handbag Style: Art Deco in Bronze, 1930
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in
Antique 1930s Embroidered Chinese Gauze Robe
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
paired with a Louis Vuitton handbag and some Prada heels to complete the look. In excellent antique
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1930s Jackets

Getting Ready for the Revolution - Learning How to Ride in the Subway
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Metropolitan Museum of Art, which has been widely reproduced on everything from calendars and handbags—and
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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Crayon

Sonia Delaunay - Original Watercolor on paper
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
carpets and panels and handbags, and also costumes for two films: Vertige, directed by Marcel L’Herbier
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1930s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Eileen Lake
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Metropolitan Museum of Art, which has been widely reproduced on everything from calendars and handbags—and
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1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Crayon

Pair of Vintage Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Dress or Fur Clips by Napier c1930
Located in valatie, NY
, handbag strap or even a lock of hair.
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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Original Gouache Illustration Drawing by Raymonde Hacker
Located in Atlanta, GA
design includes a collection of fashion accessories, handbags, gloves, hats, and perfume bottles with
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

New York Night
By Adolf Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Metropolitan Museum of Art, which has been widely reproduced on everything from calendars and handbags—and
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1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

New York Night
New York Night
H 19.125 in W 13.5 in
Hand-Carved Elephant Coat or Towel Rack in Dark Wood, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual rack for towels, handbags, hats, coats etc. Its hand carved in Dark wood with fine details
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Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag"
By Boucheron
Located in OVIEDO, AS
approximately 511 grams, with original black handbag cover. French assay marks for silver. Pierced panel
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Vintage 1930s French Aesthetic Movement Vanity Items

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Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

Louis Vuitton Iron and Marble Dining or Center Table, 1930s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Culver City, CA
, later introduced the company's first line of handbags in 1930. ** We have 2 of these tables.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Iron

Gaetano Missaglia Ceiling Lamp with Lampshades in Lucite Plexiglass 1970s Italy
By Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
. Commercially, lucite was used in jewelry, handbags, and cosmetics packaging. Plexiglas, in comparison, was
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Living Painting - Colour Pochoir
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
., begun in 1925. She was designing not only fabrics and fashion, but carpets and panels and handbags, and
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1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Vellum

Chandelier in Bronze and Metal, 50°, France Attributed Borix Lacroix
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
dresses, handbags, and costume jewellery; soon after, decorated and designed her private residence. His
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Vintage 1950s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Metal

Sonia Delaunay - Composition - Original Lithograph
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
handbags, and also costumes for two films: Vertige, directed by Marcel L’Herbier (1888–1979), and Le p’tit
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1970s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Sonia Delaunay - Composition - Original Lithograph
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
handbags, and also costumes for two films: Vertige, directed by Marcel L’Herbier (1888–1979), and Le p’tit
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1970s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

After Delaunay - Color Compositions - Pochoir
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
handbags, and also costumes for two films: Vertige, directed by Marcel L’Herbier (1888–1979), and Le p’tit
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1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints

Living Painting - Colour Pochoir
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
handbags, and also costumes for two films: Vertige, directed by Marcel L’Herbier (1888–1979), and Le p’tit
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1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints

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1939 Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1939 handbag for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gray and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1939 handbag may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Whiting & Davis, Hermès and Gucci are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1939 Handbag?

On average, a 1939 handbag on 1stDibs sells for $434, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $37,430 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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