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Poodle Purse by Souré Bag
Poodle Purse by Souré Bag

Poodle Purse by Souré Bag

Located in Toronto, ON

Souré Bag of beaded poodle on felt with glass eye and orange lucite handle. This purse is a true collectable!

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1950s American Handbags and Purses

1960's Soure Flower Basket Hand Bag
1960's Soure Flower Basket Hand Bag

1960's Soure Flower Basket Hand Bag

Located in New York, NY

Amusing Soure NY bag from the 1960's decorated with a flower basket motif. Sequinned flowers, leaves with fantasy stones. Black vinyl trim, lined in tan plastic.
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1960s American Handbags and Purses

Wonderful 1950's Soure New York LA Scene Bag
Wonderful 1950's Soure New York LA Scene Bag

Wonderful 1950's Soure New York LA Scene Bag

Located in University City, MO

These Soure scene bags are so much fun and so incredibly rare! This one depicts the entry to an "LA BOUTIQUE" with various 1950's outfits displayed in it's virtual window. The ...

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1950s American Novelty Bags

1950's Race Course Themed Handbag by Soure New York
1950's Race Course Themed Handbag by Soure New York

1950's Race Course Themed Handbag by Soure New York

Located in University City, MO

These Soure "scene bags" are so much fun and incredibly rare. This one depicts a winning jockey posed against a racing form background printed on linen. The bag is decorated with...

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1950s American Novelty Bags

Whimsical Circus Theme Wicker Handbag by Soure Bag NY circa 1950s
Whimsical Circus Theme Wicker Handbag by Soure Bag NY circa 1950s

Whimsical Circus Theme Wicker Handbag by Soure Bag NY circa 1950s

Located in University City, MO

Whimsical circus theme wicker box purse handbag by Soure' NY The unique mid-century wicker box purse is designed with a collection of exotic applique jungle animals peeking thru go...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Novelty Bags

Rare Vintage Soure' New York Vinyl & Cloth Race Horse Themed Handbag c 1950
Rare Vintage Soure' New York Vinyl & Cloth Race Horse Themed Handbag c 1950

Rare Vintage Soure' New York Vinyl & Cloth Race Horse Themed Handbag c 1950

Located in University City, MO

Rare vintage Soure' New York vinyl & cloth race horse themed handbag c 1950s The unique collectible mid-century handbag is covered with vinyl on the exterior Graphic cloth print race...

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1950s Unknown Novelty Bags

Equestrian Themed Soure Scene Bag. 1950's.
Equestrian Themed Soure Scene Bag. 1950's.

Equestrian Themed Soure Scene Bag. 1950's.

Located in University City, MO

This is one of the rarest Soure scene bags. Here a collage of race course images are printed on cloth, decorated with pastes, ribbons, and embroidery; then encased under clear vinyl...

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

A Mid Century Poodle Dog handbag by Soure New York
A Mid Century Poodle Dog handbag by Soure New York

A Mid Century Poodle Dog handbag by Soure New York

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W 10.63 in D 3.15 in L 14.57 in

A Mid Century Poodle Dog handbag by Soure New York

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco Soure’ Handbag with fantastic Poodle to front. Main colours to the Poodle body is various red microbeads with black beads, and then highlighted gilt oak leaves for the ears ...

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Mid Century Poodle Purse Handbag designed by Soure New York
Mid Century Poodle Purse Handbag designed by Soure New York

Mid Century Poodle Purse Handbag designed by Soure New York

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Mid Century Soure’ Handbag with fantastic Poodle to front. Main colours to the Poodle body is various black and grey microbeads with a few of other colours dispersed within, and then...

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1950s American Novelty Bags

Gloves Theme Handbag by Soure'
Gloves Theme Handbag by Soure'

Gloves Theme Handbag by Soure'

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H 16 in W 15.5 in D 3.5 in

Gloves Theme Handbag by Soure'

Located in Chicago, IL

This bag has a two layer construction with a clear vinyl sheet on top of the fabric layer. The printed design on the front fabric panel is accented with rhinestones, pearls, sequins,...

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Mid-20th Century American Novelty Bags

Fashion Magazines Theme Handbag by Soure'
Fashion Magazines Theme Handbag by Soure'

Fashion Magazines Theme Handbag by Soure'

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H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 3.75 in

Fashion Magazines Theme Handbag by Soure'

Located in Chicago, IL

This bag has a two layer construction with a clear vinyl sheet on top of the fabric layer. The printed design on the front fabric panel is accented with rhinestones, pearls, sequins,...

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Mid-20th Century American Novelty Bags

1940s Poodle handbag by Soure New York
1940s Poodle handbag by Soure New York

1940s Poodle handbag by Soure New York

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H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in

1940s Poodle handbag by Soure New York

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

The Poodle handbag by "Soure', New York", in heavy quality brushed Cotton / Boucle, with Multi-coloured beads creating a Poodle with black bow to head, on a gilt, Lead.

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1940s American Novelty Bags

The Poodle handbag by Soure New York 1940s
The Poodle handbag by Soure New York 1940s

The Poodle handbag by Soure New York 1940s

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H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in

The Poodle handbag by Soure New York 1940s

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

1940s Poodle Handbag by Worldwide known, "Soure, New York". High quality Black Silk Velvet exterior, lined in a very fine black silk satin.

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1940s Top Handle Bags

Rare Poodle Purse Handbag made by Soure New York
Rare Poodle Purse Handbag made by Soure New York

Rare Poodle Purse Handbag made by Soure New York

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco Handbag by Soure’, of New York, with black velvet body, and fantastic Poodle to front, and gilt clasp that snaps shut.

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1950s American Novelty Bags

Huge Soure of New York 1940s tapestry and leather handbag
Huge Soure of New York 1940s tapestry and leather handbag

Huge Soure of New York 1940s tapestry and leather handbag

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

A "Soure" of New York, in Massive size, with intricate Tapestry Scene to Front, and all on heavy quality black leather. One of the Top Designer/Makers in the 1940-50 period in Americ...

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1940s American Top Handle Bags

Black 1950s Poodle Purse by Soure New York
Black 1950s Poodle Purse by Soure New York

Black 1950s Poodle Purse by Soure New York

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H 18.12 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in

Black 1950s Poodle Purse by Soure New York

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco / Mid Century Handbag by Soure, New York, U.S.A., featuring brushed cotton exterior, and an elegant Black Poodle with gilt lead and collar, highlighted with diamantes, black...

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1950s American Novelty Bags

Souré Handbag with Modern Art Theme Printed Velveteen
Souré Handbag with Modern Art Theme Printed Velveteen

Souré Handbag with Modern Art Theme Printed Velveteen

Located in Chicago, IL

This tote style handbag has a black vinyl body with novelty fabric insets. The unusual velveteen fabric is printed with exhibition posters promoting the work of famous modern artists...

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1950s American Novelty Bags

"La Boutique" Soure Handbag with Clothing Shop Storefront Display Windows Design
"La Boutique" Soure Handbag with Clothing Shop Storefront Display Windows Design

"La Boutique" Soure Handbag with Clothing Shop Storefront Display Windows Design

Located in Chicago, IL

This stylish, novelty purse by Soure' is designed to look like a French clothing shop. The front of the bag has a screen printed image of a storefront with mannequins, clothing and a...

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1950s American Novelty Bags

Soure New York Mid Century Patent leather Poodle Dog handbag
Soure New York Mid Century Patent leather Poodle Dog handbag

Soure New York Mid Century Patent leather Poodle Dog handbag

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H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in L 12.21 in

Soure New York Mid Century Patent leather Poodle Dog handbag

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco Handbag, by Soure of New York, in Black Patent Leather, with A Poodle to front, made of generally of Black and White microbeads with highlights to the ears and legs, with he...

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

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