Faux Tortoise Shoulder Bag/Clutch, c.1980s
Located in Alford, MA
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polished Lucite faux tortoise clutch or shoulder hand bag feature, gilt gold brass fold over clasp, and
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Located in Alford, MA
1970s clutch woven of mottled plastic strips resembling tortoise and with a plastic tortoise kiss
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Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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By Judith Leiber
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Located in Stamford, CT
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H 7 in W 13 in D 4.7 in
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By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
black monogram suede and patent leather trim clutch featuring removable tortoise shell shoulder strap
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Located in US
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By Christian Dior
Located in Baarn, NL
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary tortoise clutch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a tortoise clutch 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. An accessory like this designed by Fendi, Gucci and Judith Leiber — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.
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Prices for a tortoise clutch can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $275 and can go as high as $975, while, on average they fetch $510.
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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.
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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.”
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