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Mod Embossed Black Vinyl Telephone Shoulder Bag c 1980s
Mod Embossed Black Vinyl Telephone Shoulder Bag c 1980s

Mod Embossed Black Vinyl Telephone Shoulder Bag c 1980s

$295Sale Price|21% Off

H 12 in L 15 in

Mod Embossed Black Vinyl Telephone Shoulder Bag c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

attache style bag is designed with a telephone receiver on top that serves as the handle. The front

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1980s Unknown Novelty Bags

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40s Summer "Telephone Cord" Handbag
40s Summer "Telephone Cord" Handbag

40s Summer "Telephone Cord" Handbag

Located in Gresham, OR

A great little 1940s summer purse embellished with forest green, yellow, creme and beige "telephone

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1940s American Novelty Bags

1970s Avant Garde Mod Red Vinyl Telephone Handbag
1970s Avant Garde Mod Red Vinyl Telephone Handbag

1970s Avant Garde Mod Red Vinyl Telephone Handbag

Located in University City, MO

1970s Avant-garde mod red vinyl telephone handbag The innovative handbag merges fashion

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1970s Hong Kong Shoulder Bags

Timmy Woods Bevery Hills Whimsical Black Enamel Telephone Handbag
Timmy Woods Bevery Hills Whimsical Black Enamel Telephone Handbag

Timmy Woods Bevery Hills Whimsical Black Enamel Telephone Handbag

By Timmy Woods

Located in University City, MO

Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Whimsical black enamel telephone handbag The unique artisan handbag is

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1970s Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Telephone Book
1970s Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Telephone Book

1970s Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Telephone Book

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage LOUIS VUITTON address telephone book is crafted of LOUIS VUITTON coated monogram

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1970s French Wallets

RARE Wedgwood Jasperware Blue Rotary Dial Telephone Astral Vintage Collector
RARE Wedgwood Jasperware Blue Rotary Dial Telephone Astral Vintage Collector

RARE Wedgwood Jasperware Blue Rotary Dial Telephone Astral Vintage Collector

By Wedgwood

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional and Rare Authentic Wedgwood Blue Jasper Telephone Wedgwood is a Registered Company of

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Vintage Telephone Wire Handbag
Vintage Telephone Wire Handbag

Vintage Telephone Wire Handbag

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Multicolor handbag made out of spiral telephone wire. Circular shape lends to bulls eye look. Zip

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1970s Shoulder Bags

Charlotte Olympia Black Plexi Telephone Top Handle Bag
Charlotte Olympia Black Plexi Telephone Top Handle Bag

Charlotte Olympia Black Plexi Telephone Top Handle Bag

By Charlotte Olympia

Located in London, GB

Charlotte Olympia Black Plexi Telephone Top Handle Bag -Shiny lacquer like plexiglass surface

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Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Monogram Canvas Phone Case
Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Monogram Canvas Phone Case

Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Monogram Canvas Phone Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Etui case in monogram canvas. It can be used for various phones or other small items. Fits nicely iPhone up to 4S!Full length of the chain is app 5.9 inch or 15 cm. ...

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Late 20th Century French Tech Accessories and Cases

Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Monogram Canvas Phone Case
Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Monogram Canvas Phone Case

Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Monogram Canvas Phone Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Etui case in monogram canvas. It can be used for various phones or other small items. Fits nicely iPhone up to 4S!Full length of the chain is app 6.3 inch or 16 cm. ...

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Late 20th Century French Tech Accessories and Cases

Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Monogram Canvas Phone Case
Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Monogram Canvas Phone Case

Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Monogram Canvas Phone Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Etui case in monogram canvas. It can be used for various phones or other small items. Fits nicely iPhone up to 4S!Full length of the chain is app 6.3 inch or 16 cm. ...

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Late 20th Century French Tech Accessories and Cases

Louis Vuitton Bandouliere Telephone Japon Cowhide Leather Mobile Strap
Louis Vuitton Bandouliere Telephone Japon Cowhide Leather Mobile Strap

Louis Vuitton Bandouliere Telephone Japon Cowhide Leather Mobile Strap

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

This Louis Vuitton cowhide leather mobile phone strap which can be used to carry your phones, keys or tags on your neck. Very handy, stylish and rare to find. Made in: France Serial...

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Early 2000s French Tech Accessories and Cases

Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Damier Azur Canvas Phone Case
Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Damier Azur Canvas Phone Case

Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Damier Azur Canvas Phone Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

This is Louis Vuitton Etui case in white damier canvas. It can be used for various phones or other small items. Fits nicely iPhone up to 4S! Full length of the chain is app 6.3 inch ...

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2010s Tech Accessories and Cases

Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Damier Azur Canvas Phone Case
Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Damier Azur Canvas Phone Case

Louis Vuitton Etui Telephone MM Damier Azur Canvas Phone Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

This is Louis Vuitton Etui case in white damier canvas. It can be used for carrying your phone, keys, jewelry, or other small accessories. Comes with a chain and clasp to attach to y...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tech Accessories and Cases

Ring-Ring! Retro Phone Bag is Calling!
Ring-Ring! Retro Phone Bag is Calling!

Ring-Ring! Retro Phone Bag is Calling!

Located in New York, NY

Here's rare 70's telephone purse -- in which the phone actually works. (In case you don't know Jack

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1970s Unknown Shoulder Bags

40s Telephone Cord Handbag
40s Telephone Cord Handbag

40s Telephone Cord Handbag

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H 8 in W 2.5 in L 11 in

40s Telephone Cord Handbag

Located in San Francisco, CA

40s Telephone Cord Handbag. Top metal zipper closure. Black lining, one pocket. Some frayed thread

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1940s Novelty Bags

40s Multicolor Telephone Cord Handbag
40s Multicolor Telephone Cord Handbag

40s Multicolor Telephone Cord Handbag

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H 12.5 in W 4.5 in L 8.25 in

40s Multicolor Telephone Cord Handbag

Located in San Francisco, CA

40s Multicolor Telephone Cord Handbag. Lining has some wear.

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1940s Novelty Bags

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How Much is a Telephone Purse?

The price for a telephone purse starts at $160 and tops out at $2,365, and on average, selling for $290.

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