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Edwardian Handbag

Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag
Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag

Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag from the turn of the 20th century in France. Lavishly

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1910s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Edwardian Beaded Crystal Purse
Edwardian Beaded Crystal Purse

Edwardian Beaded Crystal Purse

Located in New York, NY

Charming Edwardian Beaded Crystal Evening Purse from the early part of the 20th Century. Elaborate

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1910s French Top Handle Bags

Large Edwardian Cut Steel Evening Bag in Lavender, Blue, Silver and Gold
Large Edwardian Cut Steel Evening Bag in Lavender, Blue, Silver and Gold

Large Edwardian Cut Steel Evening Bag in Lavender, Blue, Silver and Gold

Located in New Hope, PA

This stunning evening bag from the teens is worked in an unusual color combination using cut steel beads. Lavender, blue, silver and gold are the predominant colors in a design that ...

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1910s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Beaded Coral Bag
Rare Beaded Coral Bag

Rare Beaded Coral Bag

$4,800

H 6 in W 7 in D 2 in

Rare Beaded Coral Bag

Located in New York, NY

Unusual bag hand beaded of genuine coral beads from the early 20th Century. Extraordinary care has been made to match the color and size of these beads. Deceptively chic and timeless...

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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Handbags and Purses

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Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh  Bag
Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh  Bag

Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag

Unavailable

H 4.75 in W 0.25 in D 6.5 in

Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag

By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis

Located in Houston, TX

Edwardian/Art Deco frame and a yellow silk satin lining with inside pocket and round gold mirrior. The

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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

June Carter-Cash Victorian Silk Purse
June Carter-Cash Victorian Silk Purse

June Carter-Cash Victorian Silk Purse

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H 5 in W 4 in D 3 in

June Carter-Cash Victorian Silk Purse

Located in Topanga, CA

This purse was previously owned by June Carter-Cash and passed down to her grandaughter. It is intricatetly cross stitched with a lovely floral pattern.

June was a di...

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20th Century Edwardian Handbags and Purses

1900s Petit Point Purse
1900s Petit Point Purse

1900s Petit Point Purse

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1900s Petit Point Purse

Located in Bozeman, MT

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20th Century Austrian Victorian Handbags and Purses

Arts & Crafts Era Men's Leather Wallet - Mint
Arts & Crafts Era Men's Leather Wallet - Mint

Arts & Crafts Era Men's Leather Wallet - Mint

Located in Bozeman, MT

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20th Century American Victorian Handbags and Purses

Large Edwardian Beaded Bag with Lapis Lazuli Accents
Large Edwardian Beaded Bag with Lapis Lazuli Accents

Large Edwardian Beaded Bag with Lapis Lazuli Accents

Located in New Hope, PA

Stunning and pristine, this large micro beaded Edwardian handbag appears to have never been used

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Handbags and Purses

Irish Crochet Edwardian Purse
Irish Crochet Edwardian Purse

Irish Crochet Edwardian Purse

Located in New York, NY

Lovely drawstring purse of handmade Irish crochet. Crochet'd 3D florets and pom poms decorate the base. One side has 2 pom poms from floral centerpiece and other has only a single dr...

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20th Century American Edwardian Handbags and Purses

Edwardian Cut Steel Beaded Bag
Edwardian Cut Steel Beaded Bag

Edwardian Cut Steel Beaded Bag

Located in New Hope, PA

beads on this pristine Edwardian bag. A brass frame with a basket of flowers tops it off. Each link in

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20th Century American Edwardian Handbags and Purses

Antique Edwardian Steel Cut Silver Bead + Silk Velvet Bag Purse
Antique Edwardian Steel Cut Silver Bead + Silk Velvet Bag Purse

Antique Edwardian Steel Cut Silver Bead + Silk Velvet Bag Purse

Located in Sparks, NV

A ladies evening bag of coral silk velvet with a drawstring chain and steel cut beaded accents. This was the height of fashion in 1910! The interior of the bag is finished in ivory s...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Handbags and Purses

Antique Sterling Silver Mesh Purse Handbag Estate Find
Antique Sterling Silver Mesh Purse Handbag Estate Find

Antique Sterling Silver Mesh Purse Handbag Estate Find

Located in Montreal, QC

Edwardian Sterling Silver Mesh Handbag Purse Clutch. Marked: STERLING, L.S. Approx. size: 6.5" w x

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Early 20th Century Novelty Bags

Silver Framed Lizard Bag
Silver Framed Lizard Bag

Silver Framed Lizard Bag

Located in New Hope, PA

. Probably deisgned in the 1970's the Edwardian frame has a chain strap held in place by recumbent lions

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Handbags and Purses

Continental Silver Evening Bag with Semi Precious Stones
Continental Silver Evening Bag with Semi Precious Stones

Continental Silver Evening Bag with Semi Precious Stones

Located in New Hope, PA

This stunning bag has a pierced silver frame set with pastel tone prong set jewels including pink and blue sapphires and green peridot. The back is pierced and chiseled in the same d...

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20th Century Edwardian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tortoise and Alligator Clutch
Tortoise and Alligator Clutch

Tortoise and Alligator Clutch

Located in New Hope, PA

this Edwardian handbag. The shell is framed with gold toned metal and decorated with an enamel

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20th Century English Edwardian Handbags and Purses

Edwardian Jeweled Pale Green Trinity Plate Needlepoint Minaudière Handbag, 1900s
Edwardian Jeweled Pale Green Trinity Plate Needlepoint Minaudière Handbag, 1900s

Edwardian Jeweled Pale Green Trinity Plate Needlepoint Minaudière Handbag, 1900s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Equally as coveted by the well-bred Victorienne as by the gin-baby flapper, Trinity Plate reticules and minaudières were THE accessory of choice for fashionable women in the early 20...

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Early 1900s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Unusual  Chinese Export Embroidered Bag circa 1900
Unusual  Chinese Export Embroidered Bag circa 1900

Unusual Chinese Export Embroidered Bag circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Made for the western market circa 1900,of fine and unusual embroidery of yellow butterflies,canton blue cherry blossoms , and green leafy bok choy.The reverse embroidered with blue ...

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20th Century Chinese Edwardian Pouches and Wristlets

Antique Metal Mesh Purse with Etched Frame
Antique Metal Mesh Purse with Etched Frame

Antique Metal Mesh Purse with Etched Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century to early 20th century small handbag. Finely woven, silver-toned metal mesh

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20th Century Art Nouveau Handbags and Purses

Winged Dragons Handbag
Winged Dragons Handbag

Winged Dragons Handbag

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H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 2 in L 19.75 in

Winged Dragons Handbag

Located in Chicago, IL

This c. late 19th century or early 20th century beaded velvet handbag has an exceptional

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20th Century Edwardian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Edwardian Art Nouveau Russian Silver Evening Purse
Edwardian Art Nouveau Russian Silver Evening Purse

Edwardian Art Nouveau Russian Silver Evening Purse

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edwardian Russian silver Art Nouveau hand etched evening purse. The intricate etching is all hand

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Early 1900s Evening Bags and Minaudières

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New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag

New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag

Located in Conroe, TX

Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl

LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl

$1,766

W 55.91 in L 55.91 in

LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rubiera, RE

LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...

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2010s Italian Scarves

British Hong Kong Cream Handbag with Iridescent Cream Sequins and White Beads
British Hong Kong Cream Handbag with Iridescent Cream Sequins and White Beads

British Hong Kong Cream Handbag with Iridescent Cream Sequins and White Beads

Located in London, GB

This very beautiful cream bag, with iridescent cream sequins and white beads, was made in British Hong Kong, circa 1960s. It has silver tone fittings, with a rhinestone double clasp,...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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1950s American Blazers

Boue Soeurs Romantic  French 1920  Silk  and Lace Gown
Boue Soeurs Romantic  French 1920  Silk  and Lace Gown

Boue Soeurs Romantic French 1920 Silk and Lace Gown

Located in New York, NY

French Boue Soeurs style romantic 1920's silk and lace gown. Composed of pale pink silk jersey crepe , the empire bodice of hand embroidered cotton tulle in floral motifs and fillet...

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1920s French Shift Dresses

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

$175Sale Price|30% Off

Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles

Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

2000's John Galliano Black Bias Cut Evening Dress w/Lace Insets & Belt
2000's John Galliano Black Bias Cut Evening Dress w/Lace Insets & Belt

2000's John Galliano Black Bias Cut Evening Dress w/Lace Insets & Belt

By John Galliano

Located in Studio City, CA

2000's John Galliano black sleeveless bias cut evening dress w/cowl neckline, lace insets and a detachable rhinestone buckle belt that is worn below the waistline. Fabric is an aceta...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...

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1990s American Cardigans

F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Pony Hair Oversized Runway Shoulder Bag
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Pony Hair Oversized Runway Shoulder Bag

F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Pony Hair Oversized Runway Shoulder Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tom Ford designed this incredible large black Gucci pony hair bag for the Fall/Winter 1996 collection. This oversized tote is constructed entirely of pony hair and is complete with a...

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1990s Italian Hobo Bags

Giorgio Armani 1990s Silver Gunmetal Avant Garde Vintage 90s Silk Blouse Top
Giorgio Armani 1990s Silver Gunmetal Avant Garde Vintage 90s Silk Blouse Top

Giorgio Armani 1990s Silver Gunmetal Avant Garde Vintage 90s Silk Blouse Top

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage GIORGIO ARMANI 90s silver and gunmetal Avant Garde sleeveless shirt! Features luxurious silk, with an excellent draped neckline, and asymmetrical ruffle along the f...

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1990s Italian Blouses and Tops

GIANNI VERSACE S/S 1999 Ad Campaign Irises Hand-Painted Cowhide Handbag
GIANNI VERSACE S/S 1999 Ad Campaign Irises Hand-Painted Cowhide Handbag

GIANNI VERSACE S/S 1999 Ad Campaign Irises Hand-Painted Cowhide Handbag

By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Munich, DE

Here we have a beautiful Spring/Summer 1999 hand-painted brown and white cowhide handbag designed by Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace. The same model was highlighted in the ad ca...

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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

1990s Chanel Collection 18 Black Chiffon Gown with Gold Chain Belt
1990s Chanel Collection 18 Black Chiffon Gown with Gold Chain Belt

1990s Chanel Collection 18 Black Chiffon Gown with Gold Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chanel Grecian inspired gown from the 1990s, collection 18. Pleated black silk chiffon with black cut velvet 1.5" thick straps. V neckline with an empire waist that is embellished wi...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Spring 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black lace up bustier - Corset
Spring 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black lace up bustier - Corset

Spring 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black lace up bustier - Corset

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Sheffield, GB

Superb Spring / Summer 2002 Dolce & Gabbana lace up bustier in Black. Featuring fully adjustable laces, concealed zip up side closure and boned, structured inner bodice. MADE IN...

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Early 2000s Italian Bustiers

Vintage 1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Fringed Scarf 1930s Cerulean Blue Scarf
Vintage 1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Fringed Scarf 1930s Cerulean Blue Scarf

Vintage 1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Fringed Scarf 1930s Cerulean Blue Scarf

Located in Nashville, TN

A marvel to behold. This original 1930's cerulean blue silk chiffon shawl, with a pattern of blooming florals in shades of, tan, brown, green and dark green, is a rare piece to behol...

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1930s Scarves

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Edwardian Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary edwardian handbag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Orange and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect edwardian handbag may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Whiting & Davis and Charles Whiting are consistently popular.

How Much is a Edwardian Handbag?

Prices for a edwardian handbag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $235 and can go as high as $4,800, while, on average they fetch $480.

Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

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.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

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.