Bakelite Minaudiere
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
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1930s American Novelty Bags
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière Makeup Box
Made of Bakelite and
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Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Flapper Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Minaudiere. Black Celluloid with blue bakelite fittings and sapphire
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and hand coloured Bakelite frame, the handle is made from celluloid, typical of many of the designs of
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised floral motifs, with
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1930s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
coloured thin Bakelite. Piped in cream silk, and beautifully lined, with cream silk and silk flower trim
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1920s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
did many early celluloid/Bakelite pieces from the 1920s, think of the jewelled snake bracelets etc
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 7.5 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 9 in
An embroidered floral silk and ivorine framed small handbag, English, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite and unique little handbag, with a carved Bakelite and hand coloured frame, in a
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1920s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
W 4.75 in D 1.5 in L 12.5 in
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Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
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Finding the Right evening-bags-minaudieres for You
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Find a vast array of vintage minaudières and evening bags in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
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