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Beaded Purse By Josef

Josef of Belgium Hexagon Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
Josef of Belgium Hexagon Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag

Josef of Belgium Hexagon Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag

By Bags by Josef

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black glass seed beaded handbag in a great wave pattern by Josef. It has a top handle

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1940s Belgian Top Handle Bags

Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s

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

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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Circa 1940s Josef French Hand Beaded Evening Bag
Circa 1940s Josef French Hand Beaded Evening Bag

Circa 1940s Josef French Hand Beaded Evening Bag

By Bags by Josef

Located in Long Beach, CA

Circa 1940s Josef champagne satin and red glass hand-beaded evening bag. Made in France, the bag

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1940s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

A cream beaded evening bag, with a fabulous jewelled frame, Josef, USA, 1940s.
A cream beaded evening bag, with a fabulous jewelled frame, Josef, USA, 1940s.

A cream beaded evening bag, with a fabulous jewelled frame, Josef, USA, 1940s.

By Bags by Josef

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Fifth Avenue by Josef, is crowned with an exuberant and baroque frame/clasp, made by the celebrated

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1940s American Clutches

Josef Hand Beaded and Pastel Embroidered French Evening Bag, circa 1960
Josef Hand Beaded and Pastel Embroidered French Evening Bag, circa 1960

Josef Hand Beaded and Pastel Embroidered French Evening Bag, circa 1960

By Bags by Josef

Located in New Hope, PA

This is the most beautifully beaded and embroidered Josef bag that I have ever offered for sale. It

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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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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. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.

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.

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