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Vintage Box Purse 50s

50s Grey Wool Box Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Grey Wool Box Purse. Gold tone hardware. Original coin purse and clear plastic comb
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1950s Vintage Box Purse 50s

Koret Mid-Century Modern Black Patent Leather and Brass Handbag or Shoulder Bag
By Koret
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
inside. Koret was a leading designer and manufacturer of bags in the 40's and 50's, and examples are
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Brass

Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Exquisite Boucheron Vintage, Circa 1940/50's, Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
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H 2.25 in W 0.8 in D 0.8 in Dm 0.8 in L 2.25 in
Hermes Vintage Rare Travel Grooming Set with Toiletry Accessories
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
HERMES Paris 50's Gentleman travel grooming set. Case with handle in beige leather with brown trim
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1950s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Hobe Et Co. 1940 Pendant with Brooch in Sterling and 14 Karat Gold with Citrines
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
and accessories in the late 1800s, their costume jewelry from the 1930-50’s years are my personal
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1940s American Retro Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Citrine, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Andre Schwob, Retro Gilded Metal and Sapphires Minaudiere, Boucheron Model, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown Beautiful and Rare Andre Schwob Retro Minaudière, Circa 1935. The Model was created by Schwob for Boucheron. A similar exemplar with rub...
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1930s French Retro Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Blue Sapphire, Gilt Metal

Rimowa Luggage Small DJ Suitcase
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Used vintage Luggage aluminium suitcase, famous for dj traveling the world. size is 28 cm x 37cm x 13 cm Please note that vintage items are not new and therefore might have minor imp...
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1980s German Vintage Box Purse 50s

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Black taffeta evening kimono coat from the 1950's. The lining and the label were changed in the 1980's, possibly by the Dior House as the lining and label ar...
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1950s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
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Size: Equivalent to French size 42-44
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Alzer 11 Hard Case Trunk Set
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved 11 Piece Stacking Set of Louis Vuitton Monogram Hard Case Trunks. Purchase as a set only. All pieces are in great condition with scuffs, scratch marks, tarnish, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Jacob Semiatin Abstract Painting
By Jacob Semiatin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Jacob Semiatan abstract watercolor painting. We have many more original paintings from this artist so please view our other listings. This painting is unframed but we can have it fra...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Purse 50s

Jacob Semiatin Abstract Painting
H 15 in W 22 in D 0.1 in
Spring Theme Handbag by Soure' with Woodland Animals Print Fabric on Front Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
This spring theme handbag by Soure' has a two layer construction with a clear vinyl sheet on top of the fabric layer. The printed design of birds in trees and woodland animals on the...
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1950s American Vintage Box Purse 50s

Jacob Semiatin Abstract Painting
By Jacob Semiatin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Jacob Semiatan abstract watercolor painting. We have many more original paintings from this artist so please view our other listings. This painting is unframed but we can have it fra...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Purse 50s

Jacob Semiatin Abstract Painting
Jacob Semiatin Abstract Painting
H 15 in W 22 in D 0.1 in
Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1989 Aluminium Sign Plaque France
By Hermès
Located in FR
Collectible Authentic Hermès Plaque This plaque was made to celebrate the equestrian "Prix de Diane" of 1989: "Vivre la France à Chantilly" (Living France at Chantilly) "Created in...
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1980s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Tiffany Co Vintage Art Deco Sterling Yellow Gold Ruby Compact Makeup 3 Inch Case
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a timeless piece of elegance, the Tiffany & Co. Vintage Art Deco Sterling and yellow Gold Square Ruby Compact Makeup Case. This exquisite compact seamlessly fuses vintage...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Oak Club Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-century modern oak Hans Wegner Club table Produced by Andreas Tuck in the 1960's. Tuck produced design pieces which epitomize the ultimate in classic Danish craftsmanship. They a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Oak

Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Oak Club Table
Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Oak Club Table
H 18.9 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame imitates ...
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1920s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris,...
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20th Century French Artist Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1950s Mid-Century Evans Wristlet Compact Vanity Kit and Cigarette Case
By Evans Case Company
Located in New York, NY
This 1950s mid-century EVANS wristlet compact vanity kit and cigarette case. Cover still has the pressed powder, gold lipstick case , and the powder puff. This elegant vintage wristl...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Box Purse 50s

"Seated Figure, " Important Photograph of Male Nude by Barthe
By Richmond Barthé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original black and white photograph of one of Richmond Barthé's rare, little-known sculptures was taken by the famous studio of Morgan and Marvin Smith, who located on West 125t...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Paper

John Galliano pale pink bias-cut silk chiffon halterneck evening dress, fw 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Double-layered pale pink bias-cut silk chiffon ▪ 2 string halterneck ties ▪ Plunging cowl neck ▪ ...
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1990s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Murano Swirl Glass Pendant
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass oblong globe pendant light fixture. Italy, circa 1960. Features a white opaque globe with a multicolor swirl pattern. Includes white cord and a canopy. Wired for U.S...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Glass

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50s Zebra Print Calf Box Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
This super-structured 50s box bag features black metal edges, calf hide sides. The front side is a
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1950s British Vintage Box Purse 50s

Vintage 50s Zebra Print  Calf Box Bag
50s Zebra Print  Calf Box Bag
H 8 in W 10 in D 2 in
1950s Stylecraft Miami Lucite Top Handle Box Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carry around a piece of the 50's with you with this amazing box bag! Made by Stylecraft Miami, an
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1950s Hong Kong Vintage Box Purse 50s

Vintage Hermes Bucket Feed Bag Seau Mangeoire PM Black Box Leather 1950s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Hermes Bucket Feed Bag Seau Mangeoire PM in black box leather, likely
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1950s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Cotteville 50 Luggage Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
LOUIS VUITTON vintage Monogram Cotteville 50 Suitcase, mod. M21422. A part of Louis Vuitton history
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1970s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Hermes Vintage Bag The Gorgeous Demi-Lune Model, 50s
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, Région Wallonne
, Fg St Honoré. Circa 1950. Exceptional design and quality of box leather. The model is called the Demi
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20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Hermes Vintage Bag The Gorgeous Demi-Lune Model, 50s
Hermes Vintage Bag The Gorgeous Demi-Lune Model, 50s
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H 6.11 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in
FENDI VINTAGE Ivory Fabric EVENING BAG Clutch HANDBAG Purse w/ CHAIN Rare
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
FENDI. Can be carried by hand or as a clutch purse if you move inside its chain strap - Original box and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Box Purse 50s

Hermes Leather Train Case Travel Bag Vanity Case Vintage 50s Rare
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
. Made from brown box leather, it features a clasp under the top handle that reveals a long zipper to
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1950s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Exquisite Boucheron Vintage, Circa 1940/50's, Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
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H 2.25 in W 0.8 in D 0.8 in Dm 0.8 in L 2.25 in
Ultra Rare Goyard Round Hat Box Travel Trunk Goyardine & Black Leather Trim 53cm
By Goyard
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This extremely rare hard-sided round hat box was made by Goyard Paris most likely in the 1950s. We
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1950s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Ultra Rare Goyard Round Hat Box Travel Trunk Goyardine & Black Leather Trim 53cm
By Goyard
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This extremely rare hard-sided round hat box was made by Goyard Paris most likely in the 1950s. We
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1950s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

HERMES VINTAGE Tan Leather TRAVEL GROOMING SET w/ Silver TOILETRY Pieces
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
- HERMES Paris 50’s Gentleman travel grooming set - Case with handle in tan leather measurement
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Unique 50s Shell Box Handbag
Located in Verviers, BE
Exceptional Shell Box handbag of the 50s. Very unique and gorgeous quality and design. Made of wood
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1950s American Vintage Box Purse 50s

Unique Fernande Desgrange clock doctor bag 50s
Located in Verviers, BE
Fernande Desgranges is a famous French manufacturer of bag in the 50s and 60s. She has created
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1950s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Vintage Hemes Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
For sale a nice vintage Hermes kelly ba in black box leather. Size: 32 cm Period: 50's Bag in good
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1950s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Hermes Vintage 60's Brown Box Leather Ring Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Ring bag in brown box leather. Vintage more than 50 years, its a bag from the 60's . Fair
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1960s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Unique Hermes Fg St Honoré Ring Bag 1950
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
50s. Chocolate box leather, gold hardware finishing. Marked: Hermès Fg st Honoré. Size: 28 x 17 x 7 cm
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1950s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Gorgeous & Unique Retro Delvaux Handbag 1950
By Delvaux
Located in Verviers, BE
Just Unique! Early Delvaux handbag of the 50s in exceptional condition. Gorgeous leather quality
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1950s Belgian Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Kabul Garment Suit Cover Monogram Canvas Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
: 34.6 x 19.7 x x inches or 88 x 50 x x cm Color: Brown Dust bag: Not included Box: Not included
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Vintage Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
. Made in: France Serial Number: S P 1 9 0 2 Size: 19.7 x 11.4 x 8.7 inches or 50 x 29 x 22 cm Color
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1990s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Black Epi Leather Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 in Epi leather. It is a classic of the Louis Vuitton travel bag collection
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Black Epi Leather Travel Bag
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Black Epi Leather Travel Bag
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H 11.6 in W 19.7 in D 9.1 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
inches or 50 x 29 x 22 cm Color: Brown Dust bag: Not included Box: Not included RRP: $1,370.00
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1990s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Vintage Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
8.7 inches or 50 x 29 x 22 cm Color: Brown Dust bag: Not included Box: Not included RRP
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Brown Cipango Gold Epi Leather Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
and name tag. Made in: France Serial Number: S P 0 9 2 8 Size: 19.7 x 11.8 x 9.1 inches or 50 x 30 x
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1990s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Bandouliere Monogram Canvas Duffel Travel Bag + Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
x 8.7 inches or 50 x 29 x 22 cm Color: Brown Dust bag: Not included Box: Not included RRP
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1990s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
. Made in: France Serial Number: S P 0 9 1 8 Size: 19.7 x 11.4 x 8.7 inches or 50 x 29 x 22 cm Color
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
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H 11.4 in W 19.7 in D 8.7 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
8.7 inches or 50 x 29 x 22 cm Color: Brown Dust bag: Not included Box: Not included RRP
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
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H 11.4 in W 19.7 in D 8.7 in
Louis Vuitton Cruiser 50 Monogram Canvas Travel Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
organized wherever you go. Made in: France Serial Number: S P 1 9 0 7 Size: 19.7 x 13.4 x 10.6 inches or 50
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1990s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Cruiser 50 Monogram Canvas Travel Hand Bag
Louis Vuitton Cruiser 50 Monogram Canvas Travel Hand Bag
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H 10.6 in W 13.4 in L 19.7 in
50'S Carved Lucite & Gold Confetti Box Wristlet Style Purse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950’S Art Deco Style, Carved Lucite & Gold Confetti Box Top Handle "Florida" Purse-Handbag. This
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Box Purse 50s

RARE& VINTAGE Black Concertina Top Hat Box Purse
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Martin's Department Store which was located in Brooklyn in the 1940's and 50's. Also, the original patent
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1940s American Vintage Box Purse 50s

Vintage Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Drop: 19.7 inches or 50 cm Color: Brown Dust bag: Not included Box: Not included RRP
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
. Made in: France Serial Number: S P 0 9 6 8 Size: 19.7 x 11.4 x 8.7 inches or 50 x 29 x 22 cm Color
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
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H 11.4 in W 19.7 in D 8.7 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
. Made in: France Serial Number: S P 0 9 3 2 Size: 19.7 x 11.4 x 8.7 inches or 50 x 29 x 22 cm Color
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Green Epi Leather Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
9.1 inches or 50 x 29.5 x 23 cm Color: Green Dust bag: Not included Box: Not included RRP
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1990s French Vintage Box Purse 50s

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Green Epi Leather Travel Bag
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Green Epi Leather Travel Bag
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H 9.1 in W 11.6 in D 19.7 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
8.7 inches or 50 x 29 x 22 cm Color: Brown Dust bag: Not included Box: Not included RRP
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Box Purse 50s

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Vintage Box Purse 50s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage box purse 50s for sale on 1stDibs. For vintage box purse 50s, brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have gray, yellow and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding appealing vintage box purse 50s such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton each produced popular versions that are worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Box Purse 50s?

The prices for vintage box purse 50s start at $295 and top out at $67,999 with these items, on average, selling for $3,789.

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.

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