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Needlepoint Purse

Rug Patterned Needlepoint Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive handworked needlepoint clutch patterned as an antique rug. Satin lined. USA 1950's. 5" x
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1950s American Clutches

Rialto Large Needlepoint Handbag 1960s
By Rialto
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous large needlepoint handbag in a green, yellow and red abstract pattern on a black
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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags

Rialto Large Needlepoint Handbag 1960s
Rialto Large Needlepoint Handbag 1960s
$675
H 9.5 in W 15 in D 5 in
Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote These are professional photos of
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2010s French Clutches

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is
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1960s American Novelty Bags

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
$245 Sale Price
34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote These are professional photos of
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage OOAK Bohemian Needlepoint Hand Embroidered XL 2000s Boho Hobo Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing OOAK (One of a kind) Y2K hand embroidered needlepoint patchwork hobo bag ! Features vibrant
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Early 2000s Hobo Bags

Moschino "Good Girls Go to Heaven, Bad Girls Go Everywhere" Needlepoint Flap Bag
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino “Good Girls Go To Heaven, Bad Girls Go Everywhere” needlepoint flap shoulder/crossbody bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Petit Needlepoint Tapestry Floral Embroidered Purse w/ Ornate Silver Clasps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exquisite tapestry purse is a masterpiece of needlepoint craftsmanship. Its delicate
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Vintage 1940s American Collectible Jewelry

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Cotton

Recent Sales

19th Century French Napoleon III Needlepoint Purse with Brass Strap and Lock
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique purse from France; handwoven circa 1860, the small colorful purse is handmade using
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Collectible Jewelry

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Brass

Unusual Victorian Needlepoint and Enamel Mounted Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming needlepoint purse with sentimental figural panels of a mother and her child and on the
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Handbags and Purses

Needlepoint Bon Voyage Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
This is such a charming needlepoint bag from the 1950's, with a terrific travel motif. The bag has
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1950s American Handbags and Purses

Needlepoint "Bird in Tree" handbag
Located in New York, NY
'50s Dark navy three-sectional handbag with hand-done "Bird in Tree" needlepoint. The metal framed
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1950s Unknown Handbags and Purses

50s Large Needlepoint Handbag with Floral Motif
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 50s needlepoint daytime bag with gold frame black needlepoint background and multicolor
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1950s American Handbags and Purses

Dolce & Gabbana Needlepoint Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Capri, IT
Dolce & Gabbana Needlepoint Bag Want to be full of glamor and sophistication? Then this is the tote
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Dolce & Gabbana Needlepoint Bag
Dolce & Gabbana Needlepoint Bag
W 13.78 in D 5.91 in L 9.85 in
Dolce & Gabbana Needlepoint Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Capri, IT
Dolce & Gabbana Needlepoint Bag Want to be full of glamor and sophistication? Then this is the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Dolce & Gabbana Needlepoint Bag
Dolce & Gabbana Needlepoint Bag
W 13.78 in D 5.91 in L 9.85 in
Vintage Needlepoint Bag
Located in London, GB
A pretty bag for Fall. The bag is a useful size, with a pretty scalloped top. Internally there is one zip compartment Measurements: width 13'', height 8'', depth 3 1/2''
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1970s Unknown Top Handle Bags

Vintage Needlepoint Bag
Vintage Needlepoint Bag
H 8 in W 13 in D 4 in
Chanel needlepoint symbols multicoloured shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel needlepoint symbols multicoloured shoulder bag Black leather, multicoloured needlepoint
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1990s Shoulder Bags

Gambling Theme Diminutive Red Needlepoint and Leather Handbag
Located in New Hope, PA
needlepoint bags from the 1950's. It is trimmed in red leather and there is a roulette wheel, dice and poker
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Chanel Multi Color Needlepoint "Lucky Charms" handbag - GHW - Circa 2003
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi Color Needlepoint " Lucky Charms" handbag - GHW - Circa 2003 6 designs on bag: bow
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote These are professional photos of
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

FENDI Micro Baguette blue colorful needlepoint beaded FF logo flap chain bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Micro Baguette blue colorful needlepoint beaded FF logo flap chain bag Reference: LNKO/A02617
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL needlepoint lucky charms patchwork pochette bag with gilt hardware
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Needlepoint bag with lucky symbols motif from Chanel. Symbols include: a bow, interlocking CC logo
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

C.1980 Moon Bags Needlepoint Suede & Hand Painted Lacquer Wood Handbag
By Patricia Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
's but it has a strong 1970's vibe with a black suede body embellished with a mod needlepoint front
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1980s American Structured Shoulder Bags

Autumnal Olive Green Corduroy Tote with Needlepoint Spaniels. Late 1950's. Saks.
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
corduroy which hosts an extraordinary panel of hand sewn needlepoint depicting two Spaniels. These canines
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Fendi Mamma Baguette Needlepoint White Canvas and Blue and White Stones Embroide
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD Minor stains inside and outside. Scratches to the hardware. Some of the beads may have fallen but it's hard to detect.  DETAILS FENDI Mamma Baguette  Size: La...
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1950's Scarlet Red Maud Hundley Needlepoint Purse with Butterflies
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic and rare extra-large needlepoint purse from Maud Hundley in a lovely botanic pattern
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Bag Purse
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Iconic and hard-to-find limited edition Chanel needlepoint shoulder bag circa 2003. Featuring all
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Gorgeous 1950s X Large Fully Beaded Navy Blue Needlepoint 50s Tapestry Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage late 1950s large fully beaded British Hong Kong needlepoint tapestry handbag
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1950s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Unusual Needlepoint Clutch, Jacomo, Paris
By Jacomo
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Needlepoint Clutch in the Japanese taste, mounted by Jacomo ,Paris. Hand embroidered
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1980s French Clutches

Vintage Floral Needlepoint Envelope Clutch Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Accessorize an ensemble with this sweet floral needlepoint clutch handbag in shades of fleshtone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Clutches

1960s Jolles Beaded Needlepoint Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Large 1960s bag in floral needlepoint design, the front totally beaded and further embellished with
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Mid-20th Century American Top Handle Bags

1960s Jolles Beaded Needlepoint Bag
1960s Jolles Beaded Needlepoint Bag
H 13.5 in W 13 in D 2 in
Needlepoint Fruit Theme Retro Handbag circa 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Needlepoint fruit theme retro handbag c 1960s The unique midcentury handbag is decorated with a
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1960s Unknown Novelty Bags

Unique Needlepoint Figural Harpist Handbag c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Unique needlepoint figural harpist vintage handbag c 1970 The vintage one of a kind hand stitched
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1970s Unknown Novelty Bags

1950s Harry Rosenfeld Floral Needlepoint Structured Handbag
By Harry Rosenfeld, Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1950s Harry Rosenfeld floral wool needlepoint and black leather structured attache
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1950s American Briefcases and Attachés

Needlepoint French Scene Artisan Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Needlepoint French scene artisan handbag c 1960 The unique needlepoint one of a kind handbag is
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1960s Unknown Novelty Bags

Whimsical Vintage Needlepoint Ladybug Eyeglasses Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lucky little ladybug has landed on a wonderfully graphic blue, green and turquoise needlepoint
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1980s Unknown Wallets and Small Accessories

Charming Needlepoint Ballet Scene Artisan Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Charming needlepoint ballet scene artisan handbag c 1960 The unique artisan handbag is designed
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1960s American Novelty Bags

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Small
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Small These are professional photos of the
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2010s French Shoulder Bags

1960s Charming Needlepoint Hand Stitched Large Scale Artisan Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1960s Needlepoint hand stitched large scale artisan handbag The unique vintage handbag is designed
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1960s Unknown Novelty Bags

Needlepoint Artisan Griffin & Laurels Hand Stitched Handbag c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Elegant needlepoint artisan griffin & laurels vintage handbag c 1970 The chic retro needlepoint
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1970s Unknown Novelty Bags

Needlepoint Leather Trim Large Tote Bag c 1990's
Located in University City, MO
Needlepoint leather trim large scale tote bag The unique needlepoint tote is illustrated with a
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1990s Unknown Tote Bags

1950's Needlepoint Top Handle Lady Bag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The loveliest of lady bags. Black needlepoint and leather top handle bag from the 1950's. Beautiful
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1950s Unknown Top Handle Bags

Colorful C.1970 Meyers Geometric Needlepoint Handbag
By Meyers
Located in Atlanta, GA
affordable handbags such as this C.1970 needlepoint bag with a colorful geometric design reminiscent of
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1960s American Structured Shoulder Bags

Nantucket Style Woven Wicker Needlepoint Lid Shoulder Bag c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Nantucket style woven wicker rattan shoulder bag with needlepoint lid cover c 1980s The charming
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1980s Unknown Novelty Bags

Rare Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Shoulder Bag Shopper Tote
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
A Chanel “Precious Symbols” shoulder bag crafted from colorful needlepoint squares depicting
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Tapisserie Anciennes Retailed by Koret Pristine Needlepoint Bag Made in France
By Koret
Located in New Hope, PA
Never used, this bag is in pristine condition, made from vintage French needlework. It is fully lined in the softest tan lambskin and stamped in gold, Koret, with their logo as well....
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Mid-20th Century French Clutches

1950s Rare Needlepoint Fox Hunt Dual Sided Large Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1950s Rare needlepoint fox hunt scene dual sided large handbag The unique handbag is illustrated
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Jolles Original Beaded Needlepoint Wicker Novelty Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
applique needlepoint vendor selling a cart full of 3-D fruits. The elasticized closure opens to reveal a
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1950s Spanish Novelty Bags

Large C.1960 Needlepoint Handbag With Mushroom Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
Not all 'granny bags' are created equal! This C.1960 needlepoint example is at the front of the
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Chanel Precious Symbols Needlepoint Gold Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Iconic and hard-to-find limited edition Chanel needlepoint shoulder bag circa 2003. Featuring all
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

1950's Jolles Original Beaded Needlepoint Novelty Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
body of the bag is a deconstructed needlepoint grid decorated with flower needlepoint appliques
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1950s Austrian Top Handle Bags

Jolles Original Micro Micro Needlepoint Tapertry of Roses Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Jolles Original (Austria) micro micro hand-done needlepoint tapertry of "Roses" handbag has a
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1940s Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Switkes Floral Needlepoint Handbag With Decorated Frame, C.1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This charming floral needlepoint handbag is characteristic of his designs incorporating a floral
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Fabulous 1950's Trompe L'oeil Needlepoint & Black Leather Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faboo! This 1950's trompe l'oeil needlepoint handbag is the be all end all. The black background
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1950s Unknown Top Handle Bags

Edwardian Jeweled Pale Green Trinity Plate Needlepoint Minaudière Handbag, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
jeweled needlepoint version. Beige gilt filigree frame reticule with chain top handle and sapphire
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Early 1900s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Black Faille Hard-Sided Cigarette Case with Needlepoint Marquis, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
to its hard-sided construction. We can’t decide if its best feature is its needlepoint floral marquis
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1950s German Wallets and Small Accessories

1950's Green Needlepoint Handbag With Floral Motif & Chain Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Not all 'granny bags' are created equal! This 1950's needlepoint example is at the front of the
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1950s Unknown Top Handle Bags

Large Robin Egg Blue Needlepoint Handbag With Country French Scene, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Not all 'granny bags' are created equal! This 1950's needlepoint example is at the front of the
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

1954 Marilyn Monroe Owned Needlepoint Purse Worn for Marriage to Joe DiMaggio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Historic Marilyn Monroe worn colorful floral garden motif needlepoint purse complete with detailed
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1950s Clutches

1954 Marilyn Monroe Owned Needlepoint Purse Worn for Marriage to Joe DiMaggio
By Celebrity
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Historic Marilyn Monroe worn colorful floral garden motif needlepoint purse complete with detailed
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Chinese Jade, Turquoise and Wooden Handle Petit Point Bag
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage unmarked Chinese silver needlepoint purse with a Chinese marked bag lip featuring a wooden
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Early 20th Century Clutches

Vintage Needlepoint Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Really fun vintage multicolor needlepoint handbag with bird, floral and fruit motif. Interesting
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1980s Unknown Handbags and Purses

Vintage Needlepoint Handbag
Vintage Needlepoint Handbag
H 10 in W 14 in D 5 in
Moon Bag 1980 Needlepoint
By Patricia Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patricia Smith designed, made and sold these unique bags all over the country at fine and exclusive boutiques in the 80's.

Measurements
Bag
Height: 9"
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Late 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Antique Needlepoint Monkey Purse
Located in Sarasota, FL
Fabulous Antique purse frame with faux tortoise shell frame with jade and tiger eye beads to the
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Late 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry

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Silver, Metal

1970s Art Bag Needlepoint Handbag
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Happy hands at home on the upper east in Manhattan made this great geometric needlepoint and then
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1970s Shoulder Bags

CHANEL - Multicolor Knit Needlepoint Patchwork CC Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
Chanel - Good - Multicolor Knit Needlepoint Patchwork Shoulder Bag - Black, Multicolor - Handbag
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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1960s American Clutches

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Needlepoint Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary needlepoint purse you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning brown, black, gray and more. If you’re looking for a needlepoint purse from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana and Rialto are consistently popular.

How Much is a Needlepoint Purse?

The price for a needlepoint purse starts at $295 and tops out at $9,900, and on average, selling for $585.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags 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.