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1960s Lucite Purse

Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles
Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles

Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles

Located in Nashville, TN

This beautiful early 1960's ivory basket bag, accented by pearlescent lucite handles, is just the piece to add to your vintage accessory collection. The elegant rectangle shape is ...

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1960s Top Handle Bags

White Lucite Handbag -Book piece Top handle Wilardy Dooner 1960s
White Lucite Handbag -Book piece Top handle Wilardy Dooner 1960s

White Lucite Handbag -Book piece Top handle Wilardy Dooner 1960s

Located in Wallkill, NY

1950s Wilardy Opaque, Marbled White Lucite Purse, Ornate Clasp, Great Handel Mirror inside top of handbag with a Stunning Pearl and Crystal Decorative clasp. Measuring 10 WIDE X 5 D...

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1950s American Novelty Bags

1960s Mod Mantessa Italian Turquoise Beaded Gold Ring & Clear Lucite Mini-Tote
1960s Mod Mantessa Italian Turquoise Beaded Gold Ring & Clear Lucite Mini-Tote

1960s Mod Mantessa Italian Turquoise Beaded Gold Ring & Clear Lucite Mini-Tote

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Mod Mantessa Italian Turquoise and White Bead Balls Linking Gold Rings and Clear Lucite Mini-Tote: Beaded handle, No top closure. Fits cell phone perfectly. Measures 7.5 x 5.

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1960s Italian Novelty Bags

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Lucite and Polka Dot 1960's Purse
Lucite and Polka Dot 1960's Purse

Lucite and Polka Dot 1960's Purse

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a wonderful 1060's fun, happy, everyday purse. The purse is a creme silk fabric with polka dots measuring 1.24 inches in diameter. They are covered with a sheer pl...

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1960s American Novelty Bags

1960s Theodore Brown Leather Root Beer Lucite Frame Clutch  w mirror
1960s Theodore Brown Leather Root Beer Lucite Frame Clutch  w mirror

1960s Theodore Brown Leather Root Beer Lucite Frame Clutch w mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

Lovely brown leather clutch with root beer lucite frame gold metal closure and permanent mirror inside and metal zipper pocket. Fits Cell phone and much more! Very Good Condition! ...

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1960s Unknown Clutches

1960s Geometric Lucite Purse
1960s Geometric Lucite Purse

1960s Geometric Lucite Purse

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Fabulous geometric lucite purse from the 1960s. Milky, semi translucent lucite accented with gold hardware.

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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage 1960s White Lucite Top Handle Purse Bag Trinket Box
Vintage 1960s White Lucite Top Handle Purse Bag Trinket Box

Vintage 1960s White Lucite Top Handle Purse Bag Trinket Box

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's an adorable little bag from the 1960s. Made from a white Lucite resin, it measures 6.25in long x 4.25in high x 4in deep with a 3in handle drop. In very good condition for its...

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

1960s Wicker and Lucite Basket Bag
1960s Wicker and Lucite Basket Bag

1960s Wicker and Lucite Basket Bag

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H 6 in D 4 in L 10 in

1960s Wicker and Lucite Basket Bag

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Adorable 1960's sturdy tan wicker bag with lucite details at top and front. Front has lucite embellishment with pink, peach, yellow, taupe and red triangles making up a diamond patte...

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1960s American Top Handle Bags

Rare 1960s Lucite Evening Bag With Jewel Accents
Rare 1960s Lucite Evening Bag With Jewel Accents

Rare 1960s Lucite Evening Bag With Jewel Accents

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Fantastic 1960s Lucite evening bag! Accented with rhinestone orbs in an array of colors. Made of a milky, pearlescent lucite in a pill shaped structure. Stylish top handle folds over...

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1960s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Harry Rosenfeld Accordion Leather Faux Bamboo Lucite Handle Handbag
1960s Harry Rosenfeld Accordion Leather Faux Bamboo Lucite Handle Handbag

1960s Harry Rosenfeld Accordion Leather Faux Bamboo Lucite Handle Handbag

By Harry Rosenfeld

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous and smart 1960s Harry Rosenfeld accordion style, camel colored leather handbag with stunning lucite faux bamboo handle,.

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1960s American Top Handle Bags

Saks Fifth Avenue Rare Copper Metal Lucite Cylinder Handbag c 1960s
Saks Fifth Avenue Rare Copper Metal Lucite Cylinder Handbag c 1960s

Saks Fifth Avenue Rare Copper Metal Lucite Cylinder Handbag c 1960s

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in University City, MO

Saks Fifth Avenue Rare copper metal lucite cylinder handbag c 1960s The unique barrel shaped handbag is adorned with hammered copper metal foliage designs in the style of the early 2...

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1960s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Iconic 1960's Lucite Handle Red Purse
Iconic 1960's Lucite Handle Red Purse

Iconic 1960's Lucite Handle Red Purse

Located in New York, NY

Red day bag with lucite handle and chrome frame from the 1960's. Side gussets are black fabric. Handle measures 14" x 1/2". Linig is black fabric with one slip compartment.

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1960s American Handbags and Purses

1960s Box Purse Patchwork Decoupage w/ Lucite
1960s Box Purse Patchwork Decoupage w/ Lucite

1960s Box Purse Patchwork Decoupage w/ Lucite

Located in Greenport, NY

1960s Box Purse Patchwork Decoupage w/ Lucite Amazing hand-collaged 1960s patch-work box purse is decoupaged in varying 60s-70s patterns.

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1960s Novelty Bags

1960s Silver Marbled Lucite Box Purse Handbag w/ Rhinestones
1960s Silver Marbled Lucite Box Purse Handbag w/ Rhinestones

1960s Silver Marbled Lucite Box Purse Handbag w/ Rhinestones

Located in Greenport, NY

1960s Silver Marbled Lucite Box Purse Handbag w/ Rhinestones This gorgeous 1960s silver marbled lucite rounded "lunch-box" shaped purse with criss-cross handle & rhinestone detail i...

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1960s Novelty Bags

1960'S Wicker & Lucite Hong Kong Handbag
1960'S Wicker & Lucite Hong Kong Handbag

1960'S Wicker & Lucite Hong Kong Handbag

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage white woven and Lucite with brass hardware box style handbag. Lucite is white mother-of-pearl finish. Interior is lined with a storage pocket and has the original manufacture...

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20th Century Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

1960s Italian Lucite Square Bag
1960s Italian Lucite Square Bag

1960s Italian Lucite Square Bag

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H 4.25 in D 2 in L 6 in

1960s Italian Lucite Square Bag

Located in New York, NY

This sassy evening/afternoon bag epitomizes the swinging 60s. Very mod. The plastic squares are connected by brass rings. The top is a fold over. The shoulder chain has a 12" drop t...

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1960s Italian Novelty Bags

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Located in University City, MO

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Located in Hicksville, NY

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Located in University City, MO

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By Stanley Hagler

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Gresham, OR

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Located in University City, MO

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