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Vintage Black Crepe & Crystal Evening Purse 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Crepe & Crystal Evening Purse. A delightful wristlet evening purse from the 1940s
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Black Twill Purse with Decorative Brass Hardware
By Morris Moskowitz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Black twill purse with a decorative brass closure, gathered body toped with decorative frame
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Art Deco Ebony Iridescent Glass Beaded Evening Purse
Located in University City, MO
1940s Exquisite ebony art deco glass carnival beaded evening purse
The elegant oval-shaped
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1940s Unknown Vintage Purses 1940
1940's Satin Flower Bag
Located in New York, NY
oversized flowerhead near clasp. Push button clasp. 1940's USA. 8" x 8" with 14" handle. Excellent condition.
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Italian Taupe Alligator Croc Embossed Vintage 40s Leather Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940s Italian made alligator / crocodile embossed patent leather bag! Perfect taupe color is great all year, and matches anything. Pale gold hardware, and removable chain strap....
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1940s Italian Vintage Purses 1940
Vintage 1940's Black Beaded Box Bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1940's large rectangle box bag, with brass metal features is the perfect
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
1940 Koret Butterfly Flap Boucle Gold Bullion Clutch w Gold Sequin Accents
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Koret gold metal boucle textured bullion clutch with a butterfly shaped flap and spring-back hinged closure. Heavily embellished with gold-tone sequins and beading. Interior is...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Hermès Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Kelly Bag with Gold Hardware 28, 1940.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Rare Vintage Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Kelly Handbag with Gold Hardware 28cm, 1940
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1940s French Vintage Purses 1940
Golden Mesh Deco Clutch with Paste set Frame
Located in New York, NY
Unusual gilt metal mesh clutch from the 1940's. Paste set frame with paste toggle. Extremely supple
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Cordé Shoulder Bag with Lucite Pull
Located in Alford, MA
Very unusual to find a shoulder bag in this genre, and especially in this circular shape. Body and shoulder strap is crocheted in black, fully lined, with zip compartment. Metal zipp...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Elaborately Embroidered Bird Silk Box Clutch
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk clutch purse elaborately embroidered with a bird and flowers on the front and
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
French Chinoiserie Enamel Embroidered Sequin Clutch
Located in New York, NY
painted with gilt Chinoiserie motifs. Black silk satin sides with champagne silk lining. 1940's France. 8
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1940s French Vintage Purses 1940
Hermes Navy Calf Pan Clutch with Sterling Silver Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
-lock closure of sterling silver signed Hermes and is made around 1930-1940's. Attractive tufted edge
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1940s French Vintage Purses 1940
Tiffany Pink Silk Lame Clutch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
lining, with handle which folds flat. Deep Rose pink with gold floral decoration. 1940's USA. 7" x 6
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Brown Alligator Clutch
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Brown Alligator Clutch
Slight wear in the lining.
L 9
H 7
D 2
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1940s Unknown Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Harry Rosenfeld Sage Velvet Envelope Clutch W/ Beaded & Embroidered Flap
By Harry Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous Indian-inspired 1940s Harry Rosenfeld sage green velvet envelope clutch with a classic Indian floral design, beaded and embroidered flap in gunmetal, copper and rose gold ...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
W 10 in D 3 in L 11 in
A cream beaded evening bag, with a fabulous jewelled frame, Josef, USA, 1940s.
By Bags by Josef
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This rare and iconic clutch bag, in the realm of vintage and collectable handbags, made for Saks Fifth Avenue by Josef, is crowned with an exuberant and baroque frame/clasp, made by ...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.75 in L 10.75 in
1940s Large Faille Clutch with Gloves
Located in Alford, MA
A unique design from the 1940s, this oversized clutch in black faille features a curved top and sides as well as central section of black-on-black design fabric that matches the trim...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Harry Rosenfeld 40s Clutch in Beautiful Tweed and Gold Leather
By Rosenfeld, Harry Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
An absolutely gorgeous 1940s Harry Rosenfeld Original clutch handbag: Envelope style with button-lock closure in gorgeous gold flecked tweed and lined in glamorous gold metallic leat...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Multicolored Abstract Pattern Beaded Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Vibrantly colored abstract patterned beaded clutch circa 1950s. Lined in blue and gold striped lurex from the period. Snap closure.
Excellent condition
9" x 4.5"
Excellent condition
9" x 4.5"
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Charming Art Deco Beaded Flower Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Beaded Flower Bag from the 1940's, Belgium. 3D flower with pearly beaded petals
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1940s Belgian Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Brown Velvet Muff
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Built-in change purse. Keep your hands warm and carry your necessities all at once!
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
A Rare Early Hermes Regain Named Crocodile Handbag - France Circa 1945-1950
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950
France
PLEASE NOTE THIS RARE BAG IS ONLY SHIPPABLE IN EUROPE.
Rare handbag by the famous Sellier Hermès named Regain and dating from 1945. One will appreciate the tim...
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1940s French Vintage Purses 1940
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Size: 26 cm x 20 cm
Flower Shaped Handbag in Cream Leather with Gilt Metal Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This darling, flower shaped handbag has wonderful details. The round body of the bag is accessed by way of a zipper. The front and back of the bag each have a 3-dimensional flower wi...
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
New Tyrolean Brown Suede Mini Steamer Trunk 24-Karat Gold Plate Filigree, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been sur...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
H 8.25 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Vintage Bag in black red and beige Chenille by 'Garay' in the 1950s USA
By Garay
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A fun young bag designed in the 1950s USA with one longer handle made of printed Velvet/Chenille in diferent colors.
Lined with black skay/artificial leather, which is typical of...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass carnival bead triangular box purse. It has a twisted top handle, gold metal
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
Hermès Rare Men's Leather Toiletry Traveling Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible and rare 1940s Hermès leather travelingcase. Case is numbered, pre-letter dating. Great condition with all interior parts in place. Black box calf leather has very minor ...
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1940s French Vintage Purses 1940
Vintage bag hand-embroidered light green and leather from the 1950, USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A hand embroidered bag all around. Colorful roses with buds and leaves on a light green background. Inside lined light leather with a zipper compartment and 3 other compartments. The...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
Gold Gemset Dear Purse Four-Picture Locket
Located in New York, NY
Fine figural "purse" locket. 14K yellow gold, with a "DEAR" (Diamond, Emerald
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of
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1940s Italian Vintage Purses 1940
Koret Bakelite Trimmed Double Pouch Bag
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
"change purse" is applied to the front. 1940's USA. Excellent condition.
10" wide x 9" high x 1
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Apricot Twill Hand Bag with Brass Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
with an off-black twill and was an attached coin purse
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
Women’s Suit, Hat and Purse
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 1940s fashion study featuring a hat advertisement for a hat, suit and purse. Provenance
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Purses 1940
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Watercolor, Pencil
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
“alumesh” (enamel plated aluminum mesh) purse with “creamed corn” color Bakelite top frame, clasp and chain
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Rouched Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Rouched Alligator Handbag
Beautiful gathered alligator handbag circa 1940, with snap
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
Vintage Hermes Kelly Bag Retourne Brown Box Leather 35cm Top Handle Bag 1945
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous handbag was made by Hermes in 1945. Originally coined the Sac a Depeches - this piece was made about 12 years before Grace Kelly wore the style that we now know as the...
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1940s French Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Guild Creations Wool Hand Bag
Located in Atlanta, GA
purse is high lighted with a wave shaped gold-tone metal engraved frame and set with paste stones in
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Brown Suede Barrel Clasp Bag
Located in London, GB
This unusual late 1940s bag is crafted from luxurious, rich brown suede in a pouch-like shape. The brass hardware is exposed at the top of the bag and fastens with two chunky oversiz...
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1940s British Vintage Purses 1940
Josef of Belgium Hexagon Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
By Bags by Josef
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass seed beaded handbag in a great wave pattern by Josef. It has a top handle, silk lining with a pocket and a gold clasp top closure.
Height 8"
Width 9"
Handl...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Purses 1940
Delill Square Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful fine black glass beaded by Delill in and intracate square pattern. It has a top handle, top black glass button closure and is silk lined with an inner pocket.
Height 8"...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Purses 1940
It's In The Bag Gold Purse Charm
Located in New York, NY
A figural 14K yellow gold pocketbook charm. Engraved "It's In The Bag" on front. Opens to reveal two lipstick cases and a perfume holder. Petite size 1/2" x 1/2." Unusual & appealing...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
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14k Gold
1940s Bronze Steel Cut Bead Circular Box Bag w/ Mirror
Located in Greenport, NY
1940s Bronze Steel Cut Bead Circular Box Bag w/ Mirror
Circular shaped bucket box bag with an exterior of glass bronze beads and pleated detailing.
Attached lid with circular mirro...
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle: Triangular shaped bag with single loop handle and pointed corners. Beautiful caramel color spring-hinged Bakelite fra...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Movado Türler , Slide / Travel Watch-Clock, Purse Watch, with stand
By Movado
Located in Antwerp, BE
Turler Movado, Slide Travel Watch-Clock, Purse Watch, with stand.
This one is smaller then usual
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1940s Swiss Artisan Vintage Purses 1940
Boucheron Silver and Vermeil Vanity Case
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Silver Vanity Case in vermeil
- Good condition. Slight traces of wear over time. scratches and light tarnish
- Boucheron silver vermeil vanity case
- Mirror on the front
- ...
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1940s French Vintage Purses 1940
Jet Caviar Beaded Bag with Coil Handles
Located in New York, NY
Jet Caviar Beaded Bag with Self Bead Coil Handles from the 1940's. Snap tight clasp closure
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Art Deco Lame and Diamond Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Custom Evening Bag made in the 1940's with a bakelite frame, adorned with a lovely Art Deco diamond
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
filigreed frame. Wonderful quality with black silk velvet pouch and gilt chain. 1940's USA.
Unsigned. 6" x
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Exclusive Black Crocodile Leather Kelly Style Handbag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage "Hermes look" bag is made of glossy quality crocodile leather.
The interior is leather and has 3 compartments, 1 with a inside closure.
Gold hardware
In preloved conditi...
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
Vintage Handbag by 'Garay' USA, Chenille flowers in diferent colors, USA 1950s
By Garay
Located in Stuttgart, DE
This timeless collectable from the 1950s is an oversized, eyecaticng statement piece that adds a hint of tastful clamur to any ensable. Suptous cut velvet - chenille fabric in mult-l...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
HERMES Kelly 35 Crocodile Shiny Black Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
MAGNIFICENT Kelly 35 bag from the House of HERMES in shiny black porosus crocodile. The jewelry is gold plated. On each tab, inscription "HERMES Paris". It has its padlock, its bell ...
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1940s French Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Black Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Black Alligator Handbag
Slight tarnish on the metal work.
L 12
H 9
D 4.5
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1940s Unknown Vintage Purses 1940
Walborg unique copper beaded frame evening bag 1940s NWT
By Walborg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walborg unique copper beaded frame evening bag from the 1940s, new with the original tag. This beautiful bag has a oval-ish shape which is unique. The handle is bead covered and shap...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Art Deco Black Carnival Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco Black carnival glass beaded evening bag
The elegant retro handbag is encrusted with tiny iridescent
jet glass hand beading on all sides
The sleek handbag is ca...
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1940s American Vintage Purses 1940
Multi Gemstone Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage multi gemstone purse charm or pendant, dated 1948. This heavy 14 karat yellow gold charm or
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1940s Vintage Purses 1940
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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Vintage Travel Razor Shaving Set Brown Leather Case
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
SIZE: Small
TYPE: Shaving Set
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1940-1949
DUSTBAG? No
BOX? No
KEYS? No
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1940s French Vintage Purses 1940
1940s Louis Vuitton Trunk from Saks & Cy New York Store
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This stunning trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The handle is bras...
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1940s French Vintage Purses 1940
Walborg Italian Gold Crochet Handbag With Velvet Accents, 1960's
By Walborg Italy, Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
founded her company in the 1940's and produced classically styled handbags that offered a little something
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1960s Italian Vintage Purses 1940
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage purses 1940 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, beige, gray and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage purses 1940 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès, Gucci and Louis Vuitton are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 Vintage Purses 1940?
The price for a vintage purses 1940 starts at $64 and tops out at $33,333, and on average, selling for $397.
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 Vintage Purses 1940
- 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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