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Koret Purse Retro

Koret's Woven 2 Tone Hard Purse
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Hard purse by Koret USA. Hand woven in Italy of gold and silver toned metal wires and lined in gold
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Brocade Clutch
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Floral pattern clutch in a subtle palette of pinks and greens by Koret, known as one of the best
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Retro Koret Brocade Clutch
Koret Brocade Clutch
H 6 in W 9 in Dm 1 in
Koret Black Alligator Large Top Handle Bag
By Koret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Koret Black Alligator Large Top Handle Bag made in America, comes with attached coin purse and a
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

1950s Koret Champagne Seed Pearl Encrusted Evening Clutch w Pearl Studded Frame
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Champagne Seed Pearl Encrusted Evening Clutch w Pearl Studded Frame: Pristine condition
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetric Closure
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
original coin purse is Koret signature red leather. Upper right hand corner is cut away in tiers to expose
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

1950s Koret Coral Seed Beaded Handbag w Seed Bead Loop Fringed Bottom
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

1960s Koret Genuine Black Patent Leather Handbag W/ Faceted Black Bead Handle
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A smart 1960s Mod Koret handbag in genuine black patent leather. Handle is wrapped and covered
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

1950 Koret Tresor Stunning Floral Beaded Handbag In Green & Blue On White Ground
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950 Koret Tresor Stunning Floral Beaded Handbag In Green & Blue On White Background. Absolutely
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Black Ostrich, Red Leather Structured Ladies Handbag and Coin Purse
By Koret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the mid-late 1950s to early 1960s, a structured, black Ostrich handbag made by Koret, NYC
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Mid-20th Century American International Style Koret Purse Retro

Materials

Brass

1950s Koret Silver Lamé Braid Sequin and Rhinestone Barrel Clutch
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1950s Koret (unmarked) silver lamé, braid, sequin and rhinestone embellished barrel
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Mid-Century Modern Black Patent Leather and Brass Handbag or Shoulder Bag
By Koret
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Stylish black patent leather adjustable handbag made by high end manufacturer, Koret. This bag has
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Koret Purse Retro

Materials

Brass

1960s Chester Weinberg Chic Vintage Black Wool + Sequins 60s Shift Dress w/ Bow
By Chester Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
neck. The pictured 1960s Koret purse is also available in my 1stDibs Shop! Fully lined. In great
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1960s Koret Purse Retro

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1980s Vintage Lynx Fur Coat With Silk Lining
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous vintage Lynx fur coat comes from a woman who had incredible vintage designer clothing from the 1970's and 1980's. We purchased her estate of clothing and have loved sel...
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1980s Unknown Koret Purse Retro

1960s Hattie Carnegie Silver Sequined Open Back Mod Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

A French Patriotic Navy Dress In Satin And Silk Crepe- Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920/1925 France Beautiful sailor dress in cherry red Duchesse satin in the patriotic spirit of France after the First World War. Straight dress with short sleeve and pleated...
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1920s French Koret Purse Retro

A French Patriotic Navy Dress In Satin And Silk Crepe- Circa 1920
A French Patriotic Navy Dress In Satin And Silk Crepe- Circa 1920
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Size: Equivalent French size 38/40
F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Lace Trim Camisole Blouse
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a lace-trimmed silk camisole designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 1998 collection. A grey version of this lace trim design was featured in the Fall/W...
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1990s French Koret Purse Retro

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 stylised floral motif, with a beautifully coloured silk 'floral' fabric bag. Lined in cha...
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1920s British Koret Purse Retro

Holzman Oversized Elliptical Tapestry Handbag
By Holtzmann's
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional handbag has an elliptical form with integrated cut-out handles. The side panels are made from a tapestry fabric with raised floral patterns. The central body, inside...
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Exclusive Black Crocodile Leather Kelly Style Handbag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage "Hermes look" bag is made of glossy quality crocodile leather. The interior is leather and has 3 compartments, 1 with a inside closure. Gold hardware In preloved conditi...
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1940s Koret Purse Retro

Escada Margaretha Ley Vintage Trouser & Jacket Pant Suit Textured Blue Cotton
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This is a wonderful Escada vintage blue pantsuit with raised embroidered abstract lines across the jacket and pants. The pants are high waisted and button and zip on the side. The ja...
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1980s German Koret Purse Retro

1940s Moire Opera Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black moire full length opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front and an A line skirt portion. It is lined in black and has front a...
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1940s Unknown Koret Purse Retro

Rafael Sanchez Golden Honey Comb Suede Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Rafael Sanchez
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rafael Sanchez golden honey comb suede, beaded tassel shoulder bag from the 1980s. Textured suede through a magnifying glass it looks like honey comb. Boxy shoulder bag, will hold an...
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1980s American Koret Purse Retro

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
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1990s French Koret Purse Retro

A Rare Early Hermes Regain Named Crocodile Handbag - France Circa 1945-1950
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950 France PLEASE NOTE THIS RARE BAG IS ONLY SHIPPABLE IN EUROPE. Rare handbag by the famous Sellier Hermès named Regain and dating from 1945. One will appreciate the tim...
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1940s French Koret Purse Retro

Chanel 2004 Vintage Small Rare Tweed Cream Beige Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel small cream and grey and multi color tweed with large CC logo and interlocking clasp 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique silver hardware Interwoven chain Interior center pocket I...
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Early 2000s French Koret Purse Retro

Schitz Paris Rare Black Crocodile Handbag with Gold Hardware 1953.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Schitz, Paris rare black crocodile frame handbag with gold hardware from 1953. Schitz was a leather goods shop in Paris retailing luggage, handbags, small cases, umbrellas in exotic ...
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1950s French Koret Purse Retro

Lana Marks Black Crocodile Handbag
By Lana Marks
Located in Carlsbad, CA
The double zippered middle section with crocodile appointments. Within this, there are 3 side pockets and a 4th zippered pocket. This bag also has a pocket either side of the zippere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Koret Purse Retro

Prada brown crocodile bag
By Prada
Located in Capri, IT
Prada bag in brown crocodile Very good condition, opacification on the bottom of the bag Width:22 cm Height:13 cm Depth:6 cm
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1990s Italian Koret Purse Retro

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Koret gold and silver metal 1950s basket bag
By Koret
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1950s gold and silver metal basket bag by Koret. With beautiful gold lining and change
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Vintage 1960s KORET ITALY Gold Woven Large Clutch Bag
By Koret
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1960s KORET ITALY Gold Woven Large Clutch Bag Measurements: Height: 9.84 inches (25 cm
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1960s Italian Koret Purse Retro

Koret 1960s Mod bag made in Italy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 60s "Pucci" style bag made in Italy for Koret. Fabric with bubblegum pink leather.
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1960s Italian Koret Purse Retro

Vintage Rare Black Koret Genuine Full Quill Ostrich Handbag
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Koret genuine full quill ostrich black leather handbag has gold tone hardware and it
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Mid-20th Century Koret Purse Retro

1960's Martin Van Schaak Walnut Brown Java Lizard Box Purse
By Martin van Schaak
Located in Houston, TX
Impeccably structured walnut brown lizard box purse from Martin Van Schaak! This purse is
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1960s Unknown Koret Purse Retro

Koret Straw Purse
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Koret straw purse with long brass handles that is suited for the shoulder as well as the wrist.
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Straw Purse
Koret Straw Purse
H 5 in W 7 in D 2 in
Koret Dove Gray Genuine Alligator Vintage Box Purse
By Koret
Located in Carmel, CA
Koret box purse features a top gold-tone handle and a secure clasp closure. There are also four
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Lucite & Pony Handbag with Attached Change Purse
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful Koret Lucite and Pony Handbag and a change purse attached onto the front of this bag
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret 60s Kelly Green Wicker Basket Purse with Leather and Gold
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Easter basket handbag, this Koret stunningly mod spring kelly green egg shaped wicker
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Brown Alligator Handbag
By Koret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brown alligator handbag by Koret, has one handle, one main compartment with three interior
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1950s Koret Purse Retro

Chic Koret Brown Leather Handbag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A chic little brown genuine leather 60s handbag from Koret with original coin purse, and gold
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Structured 60s Alligator Handbag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful, tailored, structured 60s Koret black alligator handbag with gold-tone hardware, red
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Adorable 60s Pink Wicker Woven Handbag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
An adorable "lady" handbag from Koret made in the 60s: hand-woven in peony pink straw with a baby
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret 50s Alligator Handbag with Red Leather Lining!
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s Koret black alligator handbag (center skin) with gorgeous red leather lining
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret 60s Wicker Handbag with Leather and Stud Embellishment
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Koret 60s black wicker handbag from Italy with large brass metal feet and leather tab
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1960s Italian Koret Purse Retro

Fantastic Koret 50s Alligator Bag w/ Gold Claw Handle Detail
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a GORGEOUS genuine alligator 1950s bag from Koret! Whith a slim silhouette and fantastic
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1950s Koret Purse Retro

Koret Black embossed calfskin crocodile adjustable handbag.
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
This Koret Black embossed calfskin crocodile handbag has adjustable straps, so your have the choice
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1960s Koret Purse Retro

1950's Koret Brown Doeskin Bag
By Koret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's brown kid suede (doeskin) handbag. Attributed to Koret. Front flap and interior pocket
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1950s Koret Purse Retro

1950's Koret Brown Doeskin Bag
1950's Koret Brown Doeskin Bag
H 7 in W 2 in L 10 in
1960s Koret Crystal Encrusted 3-Dimensional Leather Lined Minaudière
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s Koret black and white crystal encrusted 3-dimensional coral patterned evening
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

1960s Koret Hand-Beaded Satin Lined Mesh Evening Clutch Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s Koret hand beaded evening clutch with blue plastic beads and faux pearls. Peach
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret 50s Black Satin Clutch w/ Rhinestones and "Secret" Stash
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s Koret black satin clutch with rhinestone inset kiss-clasp and prong-set rhinestone
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Black Suede Handbag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Sleek handbag in black suede by Koret, one of America's premiere handbag manufacturers.Rectangular
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Black Suede Handbag
Koret Black Suede Handbag
H 12 in W 11 in D 1 in
Koret Green Leather Box Bag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Koret made some of the best handbags in America, known for their interesting designs and quality
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Green Leather Box Bag
Koret Green Leather Box Bag
H 4.5 in W 7 in D 3 in
Koret Croc Wrist Handbag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Another great find from Koret, which produced some of the best bags in mid-century America. This
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Mid-20th Century American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Silk Satin Evening Bag with Gathering & Black Rhinestones
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous Koret 60s black silk satin evening bag with gathered top, snap closure, gathered design
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret 1950s Brown Leather Handbag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Unusually shaped brown leather handbag by Koret, one of America's premiere handbag manufacturers
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret 1950s Brown Leather Handbag
Koret 1950s Brown Leather Handbag
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Miniature Koret 50s Brocade Evening Bag w/ Gold Hardware
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 50s Koret of California handbag made of black brocade with heavy "Florentine" style gold
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1950s Italian Koret Purse Retro

1960s Koret Pink Leather Clutch with Colorful Interior Coin and Glass Case
By Koret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
pocket with yellow lining and two interior small kiss lock purses one for coins the other for glasses
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

1950s Koret Kid Suede Hand Bag with Gold Braid Handle
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Kid Suede Hand Bag with Gold Braid Handle
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Baby Blue Faux Ostrich 60s Bag w/ Fab Lining
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous mint condition Koret baby blue leather embossed in an ostrich texture with gold hardware
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret 50s "Indian Empire" Inspired Lamé Brocade Evening Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic "Indian Empire" inspired lamé brocade with pictorial representation of Raj, elephants, and other animals. Unusual gold-tone frame and clasp detail. Beige satin lining i...
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Brown Suede Handbag With Chunky Gold Chain Handle, 1960's
By Koret
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic 1960's chocolate brown handbag with a unique chunky gold chain handle fabricated by Koret
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

1950s Koret Asian Brocade Clutch Evening Bag with Gold and Pearl Clasp
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s Koret Asian silk fabric brocade clutch evening bag with faux gold and pearl clasp
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

1960s Koret Genuine Persimmon Ostrich Shoulder Bag w/ Jeweled Faux Bamboo
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s Koret shoulder bag: Persimmon color genuine ostrich skin, shoulder length (not
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.5" high, 11' wide, 3.5" base depth, 4" side depth, 4.5" handle height

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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Snakeskin Box Bag 1960s
Located in Gresham, OR
Wonderful Koret box bag from the 60s with real patent leather and snakeskin and gold toned hardware.
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Snakeskin Box Bag 1960s
Koret Snakeskin Box Bag 1960s
H 5 in W 8 in D 5 in
1970s Italian Kelly Green Wicker Diminutive Basket Shaped Handbag
By Koret
Located in University City, MO
1970s Italian kelly green wicker diminutive size basket-shaped handbag designed by Koret The
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1970s Italian Koret Purse Retro

1950's "Original" Safety Pin Handle Suede Bag by Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
exaggerated and functioning brass safety pin handle by the American made company Koret. This fine suede bag
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20th Century American Koret Purse Retro

1950's Exceptional Calf Fur and Gilt Bamboo Handle Bag by Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
Truly AMAZING Calf Fur Handbag by Koret is lined in a shiny black leather interior with an attached
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20th Century American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Vintage Hand-Embroidered Tapestry Purse
By Koret
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage Koret purse with a French-inspired hand embroidered tapestry design. Details: Fully
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Vintage Wicker Basket Purse
By Koret
Located in Sparks, NV
/ Green/ Orange/ Gold Metallic Materials: Wicker/ Vinyl/ Gold Toned Hardware Label: Koret
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Vintage Brown Leather Bag with Coin Purse
By Koret
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage chocolate brown leather bag by Koret. Multiple inside pockets and matching coin purse
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1970s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Vintage Genuine Alligator Handbag Coin Purse Mirror 1950s
By Koret
Located in Portland, OR
You'll love this beautiful 1950's genuine alligator Koret vintage handbag with original coin purse
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Vintage 1960s Dark Green Leather Crocodile-Embossed Box Purse
By Koret
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage Koret box purse in deep green crocodile-embossed patent leather. Gold tone chain
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

1970s Chic Woven Natural Wicker Box Purse Designed by Koret
By Koret
Located in University City, MO
1970s Mod natural wicker box purse designed by Koret The chic rectangular box purse is constructed
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1970s Unknown Koret Purse Retro

Koret Navy Suede Handbag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Koret handbags from the 1950s and '60s are sought after as one of America's best manufactured
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Navy Suede Handbag
Koret Navy Suede Handbag
H 8.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Koret pleated silk handbag
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Koret pleated silk handbag has a gold hardware frame. The bag opens on top and a single strap
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1950s Italian Koret Purse Retro

New 1950s Koret Vintage Black Embroidered Handbag Purse Bag w/ Pouch + Mirror
By Koret
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brand new 50s KORET handbag/purse! Chic style, that has never been used. Hand-sewn black
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1950s Italian Koret Purse Retro

1950s Koret Chocolate Brown Suede Leather Avant Garde Handbag Gold Chain Purse
By Koret
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 50s vintage KORET bag! Avant Garde asymmetrical shape that easily sits on the
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1950s Italian Koret Purse Retro

1950s Genuine Koret Black Alligator Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Genuine Koret Black Alligator Bag Featuring Vivid Red Leather interior
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

1960s Koret Silk Print Hand Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Koret Silk Print Hand Bag with Yellow Leather interior and Padded Leather Corded Handle.
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Vintage Handbag White Straw Built in Coin Purse 1960's Summer Bag
By Koret
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Koret handbag is in a white wicker or straw and it has pretty turquoise blue lining
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Faux Alligator Glove Box Clutch
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Leather clutch by Koret designed to resemble a Victorian glove box. The leather is embossed to look
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
By Koret, Richard Koret
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Koret black leather handbag has dissected scissors attaching the handle to the
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1950s Koret Purse Retro

Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in
Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
By Koret, Richard Koret
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Koret black leather handbag has dissected scissors attaching the handle to the
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in
Koret Black Suede Clutch
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
taffeta interior with slip compartments, comb, mirror and change purse. A classic from one of America's
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Black Suede Clutch
Koret Black Suede Clutch
H 3.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.25 in
Koret metallic gold & coco brown evening handbag
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Koret handbag of metallic gold and dark coco brown stripe evening handbag has rhinestones encrusted
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1970s Koret Purse Retro

1960s Koret Gold-Tone Rectangular Box Clutch
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1960s Koret gold-tone rectangular box bag. Lined in gold brocade and finished with a
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1960s American Koret Purse Retro

1950s Koret Gilt Leather and Sheer Sequin Evening Envelope Handbag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A marvelous 1950s Koret evening bag that is absolutely modern in design--and big enough for a cell
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1950s American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Black Patent Handbag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Koret produced some of America's best handbags in mid-century America, both in terms of design and
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Mid-20th Century American Koret Purse Retro

Koret Black Patent Handbag
Koret Black Patent Handbag
H 6 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
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Koret Purse Retro For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary koret purse retro you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Red and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect koret purse retro may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site.

How Much is a Koret Purse Retro?

On average, a koret purse retro on 1stDibs sells for $522, while they’re typically $273 on the low end and $4,895 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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