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Bean Form Inlaid Shell Purse
Located in New York, NY
Bean Form Inlaid Shell Purse from the 1980's. Inlaid "scales" of shell are placed over a bean
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1980s American Shell Purse Vintage
Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$600
H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in
Yves Saint Laurent Shell Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Straw clutch decorated with a shell.
Additional information:
Dimensions
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1960s French Shell Purse Vintage
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Crystal Shells Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Crystal Shells Clutch in very good condition. Black lizard exterior
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1980s Shell Purse Vintage
Black Shell-Shaped Vintage Bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bag made of shell-shaped trimmings with transparent resin handles.
Additional information
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1960s French Shell Purse Vintage
1980s Gucci Grey Suede Convertible Cross Crossbody Hard Shell
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
clam shell style bag is constructed in a light grey suede contrasted with darker grey leather at the
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1980s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Vintage Moroccan Berber Shoulder Bag with Metal Conchos and Cowrie Shells
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Berber Shoulder Bag with Metal Conchos and Cowrie Shells Designed by Michelle
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Shell Purse Vintage
S/S 1992 Gianni Versace Runway Rhinestone Gold Shell Jewel Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
large rhinestone-covered shell and starfish accents. An ultra-rare find, this Gianni Versace runway bag
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1990s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
1970s Vintage Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite and Gilded Metal French Hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Vintage Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite French Handbag is a stunning accessory, notable for
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1970s French Shell Purse Vintage
$396
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 4.14 in
1960s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Rattan Woven Wicker Shell Accordion Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. A natural shell adorns the front of this bag, making it the perfect beach vacation accessory
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1960s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame: Classic 1950s style
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1950s American Shell Purse Vintage
Marguerite Stix Shell Minaudiere with a Pearl and Cabochon Ruby Clasp circa 1965
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New Hope, PA
This rare shell minaudiere from Marguerite Stix has a ruby cabochon and large blister pearl for the
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1960s American Shell Purse Vintage
$2,500
Size: One Size Fits All
1990s Raquel Sitwell Black Suede Leather Tortoise Shell Vintage 90s Shoulder Bag
By Raquel Sitwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic RAQUEL SITWELL black suede and faux tortoise shell structured shoulder bag! Medium
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1990s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Early 1990s Donna Karan Gold Sculptural Hard Shell Mini Crossbody Evening Bag
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A gorgeous gold-tone Donna Karan evening bag from the early 1990s. This petite bag showcases a large gold-tone metal exterior and includes a small black drawstring pocket on the oppo...
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1990s American Shell Purse Vintage
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming 1950s purse is a true vintage gem. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it
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Mid-20th Century Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
$255 Sale Price
40% Off
H 9 in W 5 in D 3 in
Vintage Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Clutch Purse or Evening Bag with Embroidery
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1940 in the period Anglo-Indian style. The outer shell of the purse is constructed of a heavy cotton
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Wire
$499
H 5 in W 8 in D 1 in
Vintage Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Clutch Purse or Evening Bag with Inset Stones
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1940 in the period Anglo-Indian style. The outer shell of the purse is constructed of a heavy
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Wire
$499
H 5 in W 8 in D 1 in
Atlas Shell and Wicker Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Shell and wicker purse by Atlas.
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1960s American Shell Purse Vintage
VINTAGE 1940'S LARGE GOLD METAL SHELL TOP HANDBAG PURSE
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a large 1940's gold fancy design metal purse with sea shell top. It has a gold leather
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1940s Shell Purse Vintage
Yves Saint Laurent Hard Shell Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
All this Yves Saint Laurent long hard shell clutch needs is the perfect outfit. This great piece
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Late 20th Century Shell Purse Vintage
Antique Austrian Leather Purse Tortoise Shell & Enamel Sterling Evening Purse
Located in San Marcos, CA
Elegant as they come, this shell faced evening purse is accented by a fine sterling silver frame
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20th Century Austrian Edwardian Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rodo small black “shell” handbag, 1980s
By Rodo
Located in Paris, FR
, representing a shell. It opens with a blackened metal hinge. Silvery leather lining, one open pocket.
Circa
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1980s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Chanel Wooden Clam Shell 220711 Ivory Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 9100324
Made In: Italy
Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3.5" Height: 7"
Handle drop: 6"
OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION
( 7/10 or B)
Includes Serial Seal Stic...
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20th Century Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Louis Vuitton Ellipse Pm Octagon Sea Shell 870296 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.2 inch(approx)
Width (cm) : 31 cm(approx)
Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx)
Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx)
Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx)
Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx)
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20th Century French Shell Purse Vintage
$1,205
H 9.84 in W 5.51 in L 12.2 in
Louis Vuitton Ellipse Mm Octagon Sea Shell Bowler 870281 Brown Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx)
Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx)
Height (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx)
Height (cm) : 30 cm(approx)
Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx)
Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx)
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20th Century French Shell Purse Vintage
$770
H 11.8 in W 5.9 in L 14.9 in
Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Tortoise shell lucite purse with reverse carved lid. Features a brass clasp and floral detail near
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1950s American Shell Purse Vintage
Judith Leiber Embossed Black Leather Belt with Jeweled Buckle
By Judith Leiber
Located in Houston, TX
herself through her delicate, throughly decorated minaudières. These minaudières were small, hard-shelled
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Late 20th Century American Shell Purse Vintage
1950's Charles S. Kahn Lucite Hard Shell Purse
By Charles S. Kahn, Inc.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950’s Charles S. Kahn lucite purse with silver frosted body and clear top. The top is decorated
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1950s American Shell Purse Vintage
Fun Sea Shell Bag by Atlas, 1960's.
Located in New York, NY
Fun beach theme bag by Atlas of Hollywood Fla.circa 1960.
Coated white wicker with pearlized bakelite frame and handle. Front has "glass" panel holding an array of seashells a...
Coated white wicker with pearlized bakelite frame and handle. Front has "glass" panel holding an array of seashells a...
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1960s Hong Kong Shell Purse Vintage
Tortoise Shell Clutch & Shoulder Bag Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra chic vintage tortoise shell clutch, evening bag and or minaudiere is very in now. It
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1960s Unknown Shell Purse Vintage
Saks 5th Ave.leather & faux tortoise shell clutch France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Textured black leather clutch handbag from the 1950s, with faux tortoise shell clasp frame...From
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1960s French Shell Purse Vintage
1950s Tortioise Shell Lucite Gilt Filigree Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1950s Tortoise shell lucite filigree box style handbag
The sleek retro handbag is constructed
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1950s American Shell Purse Vintage
American Indian Genuine Turtle Shell Shoulder Bag 1970s
Located in University City, MO
American Indian genuine turtle shell shoulder bag c 1970s
The unique artisan handbag is designed
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1970s American Shell Purse Vintage
Chanel Vintage Tortoise Shell Handle Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Tortoise Shell Handle Bucket Bag. Soft lambskin quilted bag that's perfect for your everyday
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1990s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Multicolor Signature Op Art Structured Silk Metal Box Purse
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
shell box purse. Structured hardshell trapezoidal-shaped purse with extended walls at each side
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1960s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Cartier Sterling Silver and Scallop Shell Covered Mirror
By Cartier
Located in New Hope, PA
A large saffron colored scallop shell is completely edged with sterling silver. The silver is
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Mid-20th Century American Shell Purse Vintage
Rodo Italian Gilt Metal Shell Minaudière Evening Bag c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Rodo Italian gilt metal shell minaudière evening bag c 1970s
The elegant luminous gold metal purse
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Late 20th Century Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Chanel tortoise shell evening box bag with snake chain
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
Incredibly rare and unique Chanel tortoise shell evening box bag. The bag has a gold 'CC' Chanel
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1990s French Shell Purse Vintage
Vintage Bottega Veneta Colorful Ribbon Gold Shell Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
traditional style. Maintaining the brand’s iconic weave, this purse is crafted entirely of grosgrain ribbons
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1980s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Gucci 1980s Gold Tone Metal Shell Minaudière Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tone Metal Shell Minaudière Evening Bag. This vintage stunner is not just a handbag; it's a piece of
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1980s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Carved Wood Enamel Conch Shell Artisan Handbag c 1990s
By Timmy Woods
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills hand carved wood enamel conch shell artisan handbag c 1990s
The unique
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Late 20th Century Philippine Shell Purse Vintage
Saint Laurent Monogram Ellipse MM Octagon Shell Bowler 860495
By Saint Laurent
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx)
Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx)
Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx)
Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx)
Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx)
Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx)
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20th Century Shell Purse Vintage
Chanel Late 90s "2005/Millenium" Grey Felted Hard Shell Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Karl Lagerfeld designed the bag to mimic and rest upon the shape of a woman's hip.
CC logos in muted silver plastic at sides. Grey muted silver metal mesh woven rope style strap. T...
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1990s French Shell Purse Vintage
Llewellyn Pearlized Grey Lucite Handbag
By Llewellyn
Located in Miami Beach, FL
-plating and Lucite “Shell” trim.
Purses were also formed from Lucite laminates filled with glitter
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Base Metal
Unusual Snakeskin Clad Nautilus Shell Purse
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Nautilus Shell Purse clad in different panels of colored snakeskin in shades of rasberry
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1980s Unknown Shell Purse Vintage
Ladies Purse Hard Shell Black Clutch Brass Ornaments, 1930s
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage 1930s ladies hard shell purse black clutch brass ornaments, purple upholstering
The
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1930s French Art Deco Shell Purse Vintage
Charming Sea Shell Straw Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Sea Shell Straw Purse with bamboo bead handle. Decorative shells and gold glitter! are
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1950s Japanese Shell Purse Vintage
1960s Sea Shell Raffia Bucket Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Sea Shell Raffia Purse. Embroidered with flowers and sea shells, three dimensional raffia
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1960s Shell Purse Vintage
Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Purse with Shells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Purse with Shells is a beautiful blend of coastal charm and
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Mid-20th Century Shell Purse Vintage
1970s Sleek French Tortoise Shell Lucite Box Purse
Located in University City, MO
1970s Sleek French tortoise shell lucite box purse
The mod retro handbag is constructed with brown
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1970s French Shell Purse Vintage
Saks Fifth Avenue Sleek Tortoise Shell Lucite Box Purse c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Sleek tortoise-shell lucite box purse c 1970s
The stylish vintage box purse is
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1970s Unknown Shell Purse Vintage
Judith Leiber Red Lizard Crystal Shell Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Red Lizard Crystal Shell Top Clutch in excellent condition. Red lizard leather
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1980s Shell Purse Vintage
1980s Gucci Black Suede Shell Shaped Evening Box Bag
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Black Vintage Gold Clutch Bag, black suede hard shell oval rounded clutch bag, Gold edge trim
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1980s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Tortoise Shell Lucite Handbag c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Italian tortoise shell lucite versatile handbag c 1970s
The sleek brown lucite
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1970s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Gucci Gold Metal Logo Hard Shell Clutch Minaudière Bag, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Before diamonds were a girl’s best friend, there was gold, and where there is a statement to be made, a tasteful dash of gold is sure not to disappoint. This gold metal Gucci clutch ...
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1970s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
1980s Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Handbag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1980s Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Handbag, a stunning mini vintage evening bag that
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1980s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Evans 1940s Abalone Shell Vintage Minaudière
By Evans Case Company
Located in London, GB
abalone shell tiles. The interior is coloured gold and is also in excellent condition though sadly missing
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1940s Shell Purse Vintage
Estee Lauder Golden Shell Powder Compact
By Estee Lauder
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collectible powder compact from Estee Lauder in the form of a shell with crystal rhinestone
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Late 20th Century American Shell Purse Vintage
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Shell Purse Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary shell purse vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a shell purse vintage may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Saks Fifth Avenue each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Shell Purse Vintage?
The price for a shell purse vintage starts at $95 and tops out at $6,468, and on average, selling for $485.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
Questions About Shell Purse Vintage
- What is a vintage purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
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