Chicago - Top Handle Bags

This handbag is made from a silent films and movie stars theme novelty fabric with a plasticized finish. The frame is back enameled metal, and the handles ...

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,...

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, and gold outlines that define the elements of the design. On this bag these elements are on the fabric layer, underneath the vinyl layer 15.5” wide x 3.75” deep x 10.25” high, 15.5” high including handle - minor losses to gold on edges of handle - wear to gold finish of handle where it attaches to the bag - tiny, pin point...

Wonderfully engineered box bag with an accordion shaped top by Eli Bogan. This cleverly designed handbag is very modern, though it was patented in 1949. The bag is made of midnight b...

This circa 1940s, black alligator handbag has an unusual shape, two top handles, and a large, disk shaped lucite clasp. The suede lined interior has two open top pockets. approximat...

This wonderful handbag has a black patent vinyl body, a twisted clear plastic handle, and a printed fabric panel under a protective sheet of clear vinyl. The panel depicts the storefront of a tobacco shop / newsstand with overlaying newspapers along the left side, rows of magazines to the right of them, and a striped awning with advertising for the types of products they sell, written in French. We're guessing that all of the magazines are actual issues of the respective periodicals because we recognize the Dec. 1949 issue of "Interiors" magazine with a cover design by Alexander Calder. The fabric really sets a mood. It's as if the fabric designer sketched...

This cleverly engineered handbag opens like a book to expose two separate interior compartments. The bottoms are gusseted and expand a bit. When closed, the slender tops of the two c...

This sweet, little cylindrical duffel bag is made of Dior logo fabric with leather trim and handles. It has a top zip closure and a roomy, open interior. Similar to a speedy bag, thi...

This c. late 1940s or 1950s sculptural box bag is shaped like a stylized rocket. There was a myriad of handbags produced after WWII that exhibited an influence of industrial design. ...

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 accessories in the display windows that flank the front door. The three dimensional, chartreuse awning with raffia fringe hangs below the painted "La Boutique...

This charming, novelty handbag by Soure' is designed like a French florist shop. The front of the bag has a screen printed image of a storefront with flowers and plants in the displa...

This exceptional Koret black leather handbag has dissected scissors attaching the handle to the frame and a thimble for the clasp. The yellow gold plated thimble and yellow and white...