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1960s Brown Leather Purse

Mahogany Brown Mod Embossed Crocodile Leather Purse, 1960s
Mahogany Brown Mod Embossed Crocodile Leather Purse, 1960s

Mahogany Brown Mod Embossed Crocodile Leather Purse, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exotic embossed crocodile leather purse from the 1960's. Interior label stamped with Italian brand

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Vintage Red Leather Coin Purse Made In Italy in Triangular Shape 1960s
Vintage Red Leather Coin Purse Made In Italy in Triangular Shape 1960s

Vintage Red Leather Coin Purse Made In Italy in Triangular Shape 1960s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Red Leather Coin Purse Made In Italy in Triangular Shape made in the 1960s. This vintage

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Mid-20th Century Italian Wallets

A Luxury 1960s Light Brown Suede leather Italian Hand-bag
A Luxury 1960s Light Brown Suede leather Italian Hand-bag

A Luxury 1960s Light Brown Suede leather Italian Hand-bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

thoughtfully organized interior. The beige leather-lined compartment features an integrated frame purse with a

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Mid-20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags

1960s Green and Brown Suede and Black Leather Italian Top Handle Bag
1960s Green and Brown Suede and Black Leather Italian Top Handle Bag

1960s Green and Brown Suede and Black Leather Italian Top Handle Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

combination of rich, dark green suede and smooth, chocolate brown leather. This pairing creates a stylish

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Mid-20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags

An Elegant 1960s Vintage Dark Brown Leather and Brass Clasp Italian Hand-Bag
An Elegant 1960s Vintage Dark Brown Leather and Brass Clasp Italian Hand-Bag

An Elegant 1960s Vintage Dark Brown Leather and Brass Clasp Italian Hand-Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

vintage texture and structural elegance. The exterior features a rich, dark chocolate brown leather with a

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Mid-20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags

1960s Mid-Century Gray Leather Italian Minaudière Bag by Rodo
1960s Mid-Century Gray Leather Italian Minaudière Bag by Rodo

1960s Mid-Century Gray Leather Italian Minaudière Bag by Rodo

$457

H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in L 25.6 in

1960s Mid-Century Gray Leather Italian Minaudière Bag by Rodo

By Rodo

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Chic 1960s Mid-Century Gray Leather Italian Minaudière Bag by Rodo This sophisticated bag embodies

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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Red Leather and Brass Shoulder-Bag by Niki Milano
1960s Red Leather and Brass Shoulder-Bag by Niki Milano

1960s Red Leather and Brass Shoulder-Bag by Niki Milano

$418

H 7.09 in W 11.42 in D 2.37 in L 18.9 in

1960s Red Leather and Brass Shoulder-Bag by Niki Milano

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Make a bold statement with this stunning and rare vintage shoulder bag from the 1960s, a true piece

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Mid-20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Paco Rabanne Red Leather Bag with Silvery Metal, 1960s
Paco Rabanne Red Leather Bag with Silvery Metal, 1960s

Paco Rabanne Red Leather Bag with Silvery Metal, 1960s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Paco Rabanne - (Made in France) Red leather bag with silvery metal. Additional information

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20th Century French Wallets

1960s Vintage Blue Leather Bamboo and Brass Italian Top Handle Bag
1960s Vintage Blue Leather Bamboo and Brass Italian Top Handle Bag

1960s Vintage Blue Leather Bamboo and Brass Italian Top Handle Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Charming 1960s Vintage Blue Leather, Bamboo, and Brass Italian Top Handle Bag Step back in time

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Mid-20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags

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Rare 1960’s  Gucci Brown Leather Doctor Bag
Rare 1960’s  Gucci Brown Leather Doctor Bag

Rare 1960’s Gucci Brown Leather Doctor Bag

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H 8 in W 6.5 in L 13.5 in

Rare 1960’s Gucci Brown Leather Doctor Bag

By Gucci

Located in Houston, TX

and made of a beautiful leather grain and the classic Gucci green and red wool stripes. This bag

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1960s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Rare 1960's Judith Leiber Mustard Leather Box Handbag
Rare 1960's Judith Leiber Mustard Leather Box Handbag

Rare 1960's Judith Leiber Mustard Leather Box Handbag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Houston, TX

Judith Leiber box bag is fine mustard colored leather is quite a masterpiece. Features double strap, snap

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1960s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pucci Velvet Printed Purse With White Leather Trim, 1960s
Pucci Velvet Printed Purse With White Leather Trim, 1960s

Pucci Velvet Printed Purse With White Leather Trim, 1960s

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

white leather trim. The purse has 3 white leather compartments; two open pockets on either side and a

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1960s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

1960's Brown Suede Leather Handbag With Gold Chain Shoulder Handle
1960's Brown Suede Leather Handbag With Gold Chain Shoulder Handle

1960's Brown Suede Leather Handbag With Gold Chain Shoulder Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

today as they were in the 1960's. Triangle had a reputation for producing affordable handbags with

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1960s American Structured Shoulder Bags

MR. ERNEST Wicker & Leather Basket Straw Handbag, 1960's
MR. ERNEST Wicker & Leather Basket Straw Handbag, 1960's

MR. ERNEST Wicker & Leather Basket Straw Handbag, 1960's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Summer wardrobe … a 1960’s wicker handbag with leather details, including a leather covered top handle

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Mod 1960's Hand Painted Leather Handbag With Flapper Girl
Mod 1960's Hand Painted Leather Handbag With Flapper Girl

Mod 1960's Hand Painted Leather Handbag With Flapper Girl

Located in Atlanta, GA

swinging 1960's London boutiques such as Biba. The hand painted front side of the leather silhouette

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1960s Unknown Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Chunky Tote Bag Tan Leather Kiss Lock Vintage 1960s
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Chunky Tote Bag Tan Leather Kiss Lock Vintage 1960s

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Chunky Tote Bag Tan Leather Kiss Lock Vintage 1960s

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Chunky Tote bag, likely produced in the mid-1960s. A rare

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1960s American Tote Bags

1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag
1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag

1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag featuring gold plated hardware with iconic

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

1960s Woven Wicker Leather and Brass Top Handle Bag by Rodo
1960s Woven Wicker Leather and Brass Top Handle Bag by Rodo

1960s Woven Wicker Leather and Brass Top Handle Bag by Rodo

By Rodo

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A Chic 1960s Italian Woven Wicker, Leather, and Brass Top Handle Bag by Rodo Embrace timeless

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Mid-20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags

John Romain Navy Blue Leather and Straw Mini Tote Handbag, 1960s
John Romain Navy Blue Leather and Straw Mini Tote Handbag, 1960s

John Romain Navy Blue Leather and Straw Mini Tote Handbag, 1960s

Located in Atlanta, GA

John Romain handbags are an American classic. In the 1960's and 1970's, the iconic tweed and

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1960s American Top Handle Bags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Safari Bag Duffle Tote Tabac Leather Vintage 1960s Rare
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Safari Bag Duffle Tote Tabac Leather Vintage 1960s Rare

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Safari Bag Duffle Tote Tabac Leather Vintage 1960s Rare

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Bonnie's studio). Made from a supple tabac brown leather, this fabulous bag features brass turn lock

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1960s American Tote Bags

Lederer Brown Suede Leather Handbag With Dog Motif, 1960's
Lederer Brown Suede Leather Handbag With Dog Motif, 1960's

Lederer Brown Suede Leather Handbag With Dog Motif, 1960's

By Lederer

Located in Atlanta, GA

1960's Lederer brown suede envelope style handbag with an embossed pattern depicting dogs in

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

1960s Hermes Brown Leather Quito Bag
1960s Hermes Brown Leather Quito Bag

1960s Hermes Brown Leather Quito Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare and lesser known Hermes Quito bag from the 1960s. Dark chocolate brown supple leather with

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Pierre Cardin Silver and Gold Metal Patent Leather Bag. Space Age. 1960's.
Pierre Cardin Silver and Gold Metal Patent Leather Bag. Space Age. 1960's.

Pierre Cardin Silver and Gold Metal Patent Leather Bag. Space Age. 1960's.

By Pierre Cardin

Located in University City, MO

Fantastic early Pierre Cardin white patent leather bag with alternating rectangles of textured and

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

1960s High Quality Brown Leather and Brass Italian evening Bag
1960s High Quality Brown Leather and Brass Italian evening Bag

1960s High Quality Brown Leather and Brass Italian evening Bag

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H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in L 21.66 in

1960s High Quality Brown Leather and Brass Italian evening Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a stunning high-quality Italian evening bag from the 1960s, crafted from rich brown leather

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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Brown Crocodile Embossed Leather and Brass Italian Evening Bag
1960s Brown Crocodile Embossed Leather and Brass Italian Evening Bag

1960s Brown Crocodile Embossed Leather and Brass Italian Evening Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

structured, rectangular front shape and an irregular hexagonal side shape with rich brown crocodile-embossed

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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Burlap Cloth Quilted Equine Leather Trim Handbag
1960s Burlap Cloth Quilted Equine Leather Trim Handbag

1960s Burlap Cloth Quilted Equine Leather Trim Handbag

Located in University City, MO

1960s Burlap cloth quilted equine leather trim handbag The unique retro tote style handbag is

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Novelty Bags

British Hong Kong Wicker and Leather Handbag, 1960s
British Hong Kong Wicker and Leather Handbag, 1960s

British Hong Kong Wicker and Leather Handbag, 1960s

Located in London, GB

This stylish wicker bag, with dark tan leather detail and gold tone metal fittings, was made in

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

1960's Saks Fifth Avenue Dark Chocolate Brown Leather Purse
1960's Saks Fifth Avenue Dark Chocolate Brown Leather Purse

1960's Saks Fifth Avenue Dark Chocolate Brown Leather Purse

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tres chic smooth dark chocolate brown leather purse with tan leather interior. Gold band trim

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1960s French Handbags and Purses

1960's  Brown Leather Power Handbag
1960's  Brown Leather Power Handbag

1960's Brown Leather Power Handbag

Located in Chicago, IL

leather lined. The fittings are beautiful as you can see in the photos. The handle drop is

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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags

Hermès large brown leather tote bag, 1960s
Hermès large brown leather tote bag, 1960s

Hermès large brown leather tote bag, 1960s

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H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in

Hermès large brown leather tote bag, 1960s

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

HERMÈS (Made in France) Beautiful oversize rectangular hand bag/tote bag in brown leather called

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1960s French Tote Bags

1960s Roberta Di Camerino Brown Leather Vintage Bag
1960s Roberta Di Camerino Brown Leather Vintage Bag

1960s Roberta Di Camerino Brown Leather Vintage Bag

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H 7.49 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in

1960s Roberta Di Camerino Brown Leather Vintage Bag

By Roberta Di Camerino

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

The Roberta Di Camerino brown leather shell shape handbag, with a braided handle with buckle in

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1960s Top Handle Bags

Paco Rabanne Gold Discs Brown Leather Shoulder Bag 1960s
Paco Rabanne Gold Discs Brown Leather Shoulder Bag 1960s

Paco Rabanne Gold Discs Brown Leather Shoulder Bag 1960s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Berlin, DE

Paco Rabanne Paris - Production R I C A F Italy dark brown shoulder bag from the 1960s. Featuring

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1960s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

1960s Hermès Brown Box Leather Bag
1960s Hermès Brown Box Leather Bag

1960s Hermès Brown Box Leather Bag

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H 17 in W 26 in D 6 in

1960s Hermès Brown Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

1960s Hermès Brown Box Leather Bag. Good condition vintage condition for a 60 years old bag but it

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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermès “Trim” Leather Shoulder Bag in Brown, 1960s
Hermès “Trim” Leather Shoulder Bag in Brown, 1960s

Hermès “Trim” Leather Shoulder Bag in Brown, 1960s

By Hermès

Located in Houston, TX

Classic glossy brown leather Hermes trim bag. This shoulder bag features an elegant, streamlined

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

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By Coppola e Toppo

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Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic

Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Melbourne, VIC

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By Judith Leiber

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Judith Leiber oval black lizard skin convertible clutch handbag with obsidian cameo clasp. Optional chain handle disappears into bag for clutch. Size Large.

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1980s American Clutches

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Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

$24,999

H 11.5 in W 6 in L 11.5 in

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s

Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s

By Isaac Mizrahi

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1990s American Cardigans

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Marni knitted top

Located in Carnate, IT

Marni knit bandeau top, strapless. Wool. Thick knitted texture. Marni Resort 2017 collection. Size 40. Height 37. Breast 38 Bust 40 In good condition. It shows signs of normal use.

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Iconic Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horse Bit 1955 Shoulder Bag
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Iconic Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horse Bit 1955 Shoulder Bag

$2,165

H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in L 15.75 in

Iconic Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horse Bit 1955 Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A timeless piece from Gucci’s storied archive, this 1970s black leather shoulder bag exudes understated elegance and vintage sophistication. Crafted in smooth, supple leather, the de...

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Ferragamo Faux Crocodile Shoulder Bag

By Ferragamo

Located in New York, NY

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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Diego, CA

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Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s

Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s

By Chanel

Located in University City, MO

Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...

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1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

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1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress

1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress

By Helga

Located in Sparks, NV

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1960s Brown Leather Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1960s brown leather purse for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning brown, black, gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1960s brown leather purse 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Koret — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a 1960s brown leather purse for sale for women should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1960s Brown Leather Purse?

On average, a 1960s brown leather purse on 1stDibs sells for $1,011, while they’re typically $274 on the low end and $7,542 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

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From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.