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Vintage Wear

Dresses
Hats
Handbags


Items are numbered for easy ordering; e.g., 01d (dress), 01h (hat), 01hb (handbag).


Vintage dresses
Dry cleaned or laundered and ready to wear unless otherwise noted in descriptions.


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01d  Price: $45
Charming
1960s - 1980s, full-length, sleeveless dress made of red "Swiss dot" material with a large, lace-edged double-ruffle collar that drapes the shoulders. Trimmed with red ribbon waist sash that rises in front to a ribbon rose adornment at bustline. V-neckline and full skirt that drapes beautifully. Fully lined with white light-weight cloth. Long back zipper. No manufacturer's label. Dry clean label. Size 10 label. Union label. Very good condition.


front  backMiss Elliete label
02d  Price: $45
Sophistocated 1960s - 1980s full-length gown by Miss Elliette of California. Unusual draping, mid-length sleeves and straight skirt with single side slit to knee.
Made of  pale blue material with sleeve interiors lined in navy blue. Jewel neckline with fabic "flowers" of same pale blue and navy materials. Long back zipper. Dry clean label. Approx. size 10. Very good condition.


front  back
03d  Price: $45
Richly detailed 1960s - 1980s custom-made, mid-length dress with fitted bodice, modified waistline, and A-line skirt. Gold brocade material with gold-beaded collar and front button area also adorned with rhinestones. Long, full sleeves of sheer material and fitted, buttoned cuffs. Long back zipper. Approx. size 10. Very good condition. Has not been cleaned.


front  backleslie fay tag
04d  Price: $35
1960s - 1980s Leslie Fay full-length knit dress. Knit material boldly printed with red and purple poppies and greenery on a pale gray background. Tie belt made of same material as dress. Stand-up, Mandarin-like collar and long sleeves. Long back zipper. Washable. Approx. size 10. Very good condition.


frontback
05d  Price: $25
1960s - 1980s custom-made, full-length, shift-style dress made of semi-sheer synthetic material. Gold and yellow floral pattern on aqua and lilac background. Long, full sleeves and fitted cuffs with snap closures. Simple V-neckline and long scarf of the same material that can be used as neck drape or waist sash. Flared A-line skirt. Long back zipper. Washable. Approx. size 10. Very good condition.


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06d  Price: $25
Tailored 1960s - 1980s full-length gown with black bodice and black and white A-line skirt that falls into soft folds. Long, full sleeves of sheer material and fitted cuffs with snap closures. Draping scarf in material matching skirt. Long back zipper. No manufacturer's label. Dry clean label. Approx. size 10. Good condition. White collar yellowed in areas. Could be replaced, or altered to leave a mandarin-type collar of same material as skirt, or further altered to leave the bodice with a jewel neckline. 




Vintage hats 
Some hats need shaping or parts ironed -- that information not included in descriptions. Some
hats need repairs or are soiled -- that information included in descriptions when applicable.

front side 1 back side 2
01h  Price: $150
Rare 1920s navy blue velvet helmet cloche hat. Hand stitched. Approximately 20" circumference. Exterior very good condition. Interior net lining mostly gone. What a prize collector's item.


front side 1 back side 2
02h  Price: $75
Warm and comfy 1920s velvet helmet cloche hat. Medium blue. Machine made. Satin-like, tarnished-gold colored lining. Approximately 19" circumference. Very good condition. No label. Could be home made?


3/4 view    3/4 view 2    top
03h  Price: $35
Perky 1940s natural straw-colored hat with a brown velvet hat band and a small floral bouquet on each side. Approximately 20" circumference. Small, faint stain on interior band lining. Very good condition. No label.


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04h  Price: $35
1950s/1960s elegant black velour pill-box type hat with a gold and rhinestone leaf pin adorning the front. A black ribbon band encircles the crown with a bow at the back. Approximately 22" circumference. Very good condition. Label states "genuine velour." Lovely evening wear.


front side top
05h  Price: $35
Beautiful 1940s sepia-colored, wide-brim straw hat decorated with a sepia ribbon hat band that ends in a bow at the back. The front is trimmed with a floral, curled fabric bouquet. The underside of the hat has a back panel of the same straw material that fits the hat snugly to the head.
Approximately 20" circumference. Faint staining on the interior band lining. Very good condition. No label. Ready for the Kentucky Derby!


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side front mark
06h  Price: $35
Sophisticated 1950s/1960s woman's black wool fedora hat. The wide black ribbon hat band sports a bow and colorful feathers at one side. Approximately 21" circumference. Very good condition. "Glenover, Henry Pollak, Inc., New York, 100% wool" stamp in interior.


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07h  Price: $35
1940s natural straw-colored hat with black hat band and black band around upturned edge of brim. Decorated with small bouquet of flowers in front. Thin elastic band (now unattached at one end) for securing the hat to the wearer's head.  Approximately 18" circumference. Tiny area of straw wear on crown; otherwise, in very good condition. No label.


front side top
08h  Price: $35
1940s black velvet beret with layered satin-like ribbon detail on one side and a silver metal pin adorning the off-center front. Interior circumference measures  approximately 20". Very good condition. No label. Lovely evening attire.


front side top label
09h  Price: $25
1940s/1950s jaunty, natural straw-colored hat with wide brim and wide, black ribbon hat band that has a modified bow on the side. Front brim measures 4.5" wide from hat band to brim edge, and back brim measures 3" wide. Size 22. Good condition. Tiny area of wear to straw at back of crown; ribbon shows moderate wear in several places; interior band is stained and shows wear. "Genuine Panama, made in South America, guaranteed" stamp on interior band and a "consumers' protection label" tag. Great sun hat.


top front side mark
10h  Price: $35
1940s navy blue wool hat with ivory trim around the upturned brim and a thin elastic band for securing the hat to the wearer's head. Ivory trim has taken on slight grayish tinge. Interior hat band tag states "adjustable head size." Interior circumference measures approximately 20." Very good condition. "Ultra, 100% wool, New York" decernible from an interior stamp.


front side top label
11h  Price: $35
Charming 1940s/1950s golden straw-colored hat with gold satin ribbon hat band and rolled brim. Front brim measures 3" wide from hat band to brim edge, and back brim measures 1 1/4" wideInterior circumference is approximately 21". Very good condition. Label sewn on interior band reads "Imported Swiss Milan." Pretty summer hat.


front  side  top
12h  Price: $35
Chic 1940s/1950s black velvet and satin hat with asymmetric front bow. Adorned in front with rhinestone pin. Interior circumference is approximately 21". Very good condition. No label.


front side top
13h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s dark navy or black straw hat with a wide elastic band for securing the hat to the wearer's head. Large pink velvet- and satin-like flowers decorate the front. Internal circumference measures approximately 16". Several flower petals show wear; otherwise, in very good condition. No label.


front top side
14h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s black straw hat with white floral decoration across the front and small velvet bows at each side. Interior circumference is approximately 21". The hat is in very good condition; the veil is in fair condition. No label.


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side top
15h  Price: $35
1920s/1930s black velvet cloche hat with gold chain-like and sequin hat band accented with a rhinestone and faux pearl pin at the front. Interior circumference  approximately 21". In very good condition. No label.


side top front
16h  Price: $35
Tailored 1940s natural straw-colored hat with thin elastic band for securing the hat to the wearer's head. Black hat band and black rick-rack-shaped netting on the underside of the broad brim. Interior hat band has small stain areas. Very good condition. Labeled size 22. No other labels. Great sun hat.


front side top
17h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s navy blue straw hat with an open crown, a navy ribbon hat band, and a white floral pin to one side on the front. The brim is wide at the front and tapers on the sides; the back is brimless. A navy net covers the top of the hat and ties in the back. Very good condition with one small straw wear area at the juncture of the brim and crown at the front side opposite the pin.  Approximately 21" circumference. Label states "Adjustable head size." Perfect for an Easter bonnet.


front side top label
18h  Price: $35
1930s/1940s brown wool fedora-style hat with brown ribbon head band that trails off the brim at the side. Unusual, asymmetric brim. Very good condition. Size 22 label. "Made in U.S.A., Merrimac Hat Corp., 100% wool" stamped in interior.


front top side
19h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s navy blue low-crown hat with navy velvet hat band that forms a long, slender bow in the front. The bow is further accented with a painted feather that enhances the attractiveness of the hat. V-shaped clips at each side for securing the hat to the head. Interior circumference is approximately 21". Very good condition. No label.


front top side
20h  Price: $25
1960s ivory straw hat with turned up brim and chiffon-like hat band that ties in a bow at the back. Interior circumference is approximately 21". Has a small area on the crown where the straw strips need to be sewn together. Interior net lining shows wear. Good condition. No label.


front side top mark
21h  Price: $35
1950s/1960s very French, navy blue, wool beret. Interior circumference approximately 21". Top of interior lined with satin-like material. Very good condition. Label reads "Bearn, Marque Deposee, Beret Basque de Luxe, Souvenir de Versailles."


front side top
22h  Price: $35
1940s ivory linen, wide-brim, cartwheel hat with ivory velvet hat band and ivory velvet-covered wire bow in front. The center of the bow is decorated with rhinestones. The brim of the hat is lined with an ivory velvet band. The underside of the hat has a scalloped back panel that fits snugly to the back of the head. Approximately 21" interior circumference. Approximately 16" edge-to-edge diameter. One small stain on brim top. Very good condition. No label.


front  side  top
23h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s black hat with white flowers decorating the front and two small velvet ribbon bows decorating the back. The sides of the hat are flexible to fit a range of head sizes.
Maximum length side-to-side is approximately 11". Very good condition. No label.


front    side    top
24h  Price: $35
1950s/1960s navy blue velvet, open-crown pillbox type hat with veil. Adorned with curving feathers attached by a small velvet bow at the front. Circumference is approximately 21". The hat is in very good condition; the veil shows some wear but still has enough integrity for use. Union label.


front  side  top
25h  Price: $25
1940s/1950s red velvet, beautifully sculpted hat that fits snugly to the head. Maximum length side-to-side is approximately 13". The velvet shows several wear areas; otherwise, the hat is in good condition. No label.


front side top
26h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s black, low-crown hat that is constructed with taffeta-like fabric over a stiff frame. The front is adorned with faux pearls. Fits snugly to the head. Circumference is approximately 21". Very good condition. No label.


front top side
27h  Price: $35
Elaborately designed 1940s/1950s hat with opalescent, oval-shaped decorative elements and faux pearls across the front. Opalescent sequins cover the hat top, and a golden trim covered with brown "sprinkles" encircles the hat edge.  The sides of the hat have V-shaped clips for securing it to the head. Circumference approximately 20". One of the faux pearls is unattached, and one is missing. Small areas of brown sprinkles are missing. Otherwise, in very good condition. No label.


front side top mark
28h  Price: $35
1930s/1940s dark brown, cloche hat with band-like brim. Interior circumference approximately 21". Very good condition. "Made in U.S.A., Merrimac Hat Corp., 94% wool, 6% aralac fiber" stamped in interior. Union label.


  side top stamp
29h  Price: $35
1930/1940 brown wool cartwheel hat with a 3" brim trimmed with a brown net and and a brown ribbon band with a large wire-supported bow in the front. Has a wide partially elastic band for securing it at the back of the head. Interior circumference approximately 16". The net is in fair condition and the interior has a small wear area at the front top-brim junction; otherwise, the hat is in very good condition.  "Made in U.S.A.,Neumann-Endler, Inc., 94% wool, 6% casein fiber" stamped in interior.   


front side top
30h  Price: $35
1940s/1950 ivory low-crown hat with ivory velvet hat band and V-shaped side clips to anchor the hat to the wearer's head. Circumference is approximately 19". The underside of the brim shows faint soiling. The hat is in very good condition; the veil shows some wear but still has enough integrity for use. No label.


front top side

31h  Price: $25
Smart-looking 1940s navy blue wool beret with ribbon hat band ending in inverted partial bows at one side. Size 22. The hat shows several areas of wear (moths?). In good condition. Label reads "Hand blocked and tailored."


front side top
32h  Price: $25
1950s red and white knitted beret. Stretches to a circumference of approximately 22". Very good condition. Label reads "Ohela."


front side top
33h  Price: $25
1950s/1960s gorgeous royal blue feathered pillbox hat lined with heavy netting. Circumference measures approximately 20". Several feathers have come loose and will need to be reattached. Good condition otherwise. No label.


front side top label
34h  Price: $35
1940s black wool hat with upturned brim with moderately scalloped shape front to back. Brim has cut-out designs in front and along sides and is trimmed with black net in hat band area and black ribbon bow at the back. Size 22 tag. Hat in very good condition; net is fair condition, but looks attractive behind the upturned brim. Interior stamp reads "Belvedere, Reg., made in U.S.A. 100% wool, Henry Pollak, Inc., Distributors, Fifth Avenue, N.Y." Union label.


front side top
label
35h  Price: $35
1950s/1960s brown wool bucket hat with narrow brown velvet hat band and a large, brown satin bow at the front. The hat veil is designed to pull back over the top of the hat, tie at the back, and extend to shoulder length. Interior circumference approximately 21". Veil shows some wear; otherwise, in very good condition. "Peachbloom Velour, Merrimac Body, made of imported fur, union made" stamped in interior.


front side top
36h  Price: $35
1950s/1960s blue straw open-crown pillbox hat with navy cloth band on lower edge and an attractive blue net, with a centered velvet bow, covering the open crown and sides of the hat. Interior circumference is 21". Very good condition with slight wear in small area of navy cloth band. Union label.


front side top label
37h  Price: $35
1940s black wool hat with upturned brim. Interior circumference approximately 21". Interior band needs tacking at the back. Otherwise, very good condition. Interior stamp reads "Belvedere, Reg., made in U.S.A. 100% wool, Henry Pollak, Inc., Distributors, Fifth Avenue, N.Y."


front side top
38h  Price: $35
1940s brown straw hat with abundant brown straw-like and satin ribbons decorating the front. Has an intact thin elastic band for securing it at the back of the head. Straw-like ribbons show slight wear; otherwise, very good condition. Labeled size 22. No other labels.


front top side mark
39h  Price: $35
1950s/1960s navy blue wool bucket-type hat with wide wine-colored satin band across front. A decorative navy blue wool cloth tab with rhinestones covers the satin band at off-center front. Circumference is approximately 21". Very good condition. Interior stamp reads "Glenover, Henry Pollak Co., New York, 100% wool."


front side top
40h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s classy small hat covered with black sequins. Fits snugly to the head and can be adjusted to several head sizes. Maximum length side-to-side is approximately 11". Very good condition. No label. Right for a special evening out.


front side top label
41h  Price: $25
1960s aqua modified turban-style hat with lovely draped design. Made of chiffon-like material. Fits snugly to the head and can be adjusted to several head sizes. Maximum length side-to-side is approximately 12". The material shows small areas of wear in several places. Small site on top where veil originally attached could easily be covered with pin or other decoration. Otherwise, in good condition. "Evelyn Varon exclusive" and union labels. Mother Cooley wore this hat at our wedding 40-plus years ago.


front  side  top
42h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s black velvet hat with lovely black satin and elastic twine trim encircling the edge and ending in a small, black velvet bow at the back. Fits snugly to the head and can be adjusted to several head sizes. Maximum length side-to-side is approximately 12". Very good condition. No label. Perfect for that winter dress or suit.


front side top
43h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s brown hat with beige band encircling the crown area and outer edge. Front wrap of the beige band holds brown feather vein. Brown face veil attached. V-shaped side clips to anchor the hat to the wearer's head. Interior circumference approximately 20". Hat and veil in very good condition. No label.


front side  top
44h  Price: $35
1940s black wool beret with hand-tied bow and short elastic band insert in hat band at back. Approximately 20" interior circumference. Elastic band needs replacing and bow needs reattaching. Otherwise, in very good condition. No label.


front side top
45h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s sleek, brown straw hat with beret-type folded front. Approximately 20" interior circumference. Very good condition. No label.


front side top
46h  Price: $25
1940s navy blue wool beret-style hat. Approximately 20" interior circumference. Several small wear areas (moths?). Otherwise good condition. No label.


front top side label
47h  Price: $20
1940s/1950s tan, wool hat with silver and rhinestone adornments encircling the crown and the edge of the hat and a hand-tied bow at the back. Beige face veil attached. Interior circumference measures approximately 20". Hat and veil in fair condition: wool shows areas of wear (moths?) and surface dirt and dust. Interior stamp reads "[Landes?] Hat Fashions, Distributors, N.Y.C., 100% wool."


front side top mark
48h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s black wool hat with leaf-like edging decorated with rhinestones along the front and sides. Black face veil attached. Interior circumference measures approximately 20". Hat and veil in very good condition. "Neumann- Endler, Inc., FairField Felts, 100% wool" interior stamp.


front     side
49h  Price: $25
1950s/1960s pink velvet head band covered with ivory and pink flowers and leaves that are enhanced with pink pearl-like flower centers and berries. Length side-to-side approximately 11". Interior of head band shows slight wear; otherwise, in very good condition. No label.


front side top
50h  Price: $35
1950s/1960s navy blue slant-top straw pillbox hat with a navy ribbon trim around the bottom edge ending in a small bow in the front. Interior circumference approximately 21'. Very good condition. No label. Perhaps the bow goes in the back?


front   side   top
51h  Price: $25
1930s tan cloth beret-style hat with taffeta-like lining. Interior circumference approximately 20". In good condition with some soiling and only minor wear. Labeled "medium."


front side top
52h  Price: $35
1940s/1950s black patent leather-like low crown hat with large bow of the same material and fine looking curved black feather adorning the front. V-shaped side clips for securing the hat to the head. Interior circumference approximately 18". Very good condition. No label.


front side top
53h  Price: $35
1950s/1960s green cloth Girl Scouts' hat with rolled brim and wide dark green hat band forming a large bow and topped with initials "G.S." at front. Very good condition. Size 21 label, Girl Scouts label, and former owner's name label.


side top front
54h  Price: $35
Vintage wide-brim, red and white straw hat decorated with red satin hat band that ties in the back with approximately 16" streamers. Top side of brim encircled with rows of red painted dots. Brim width approximately 4"; interior circumference approximately 22". Very good condition. No label. Sporty and protective for sunny days.


side 1 top side 2 label
55h  Price: $35
Vintage 1970s brown Bradford Western cowboy hat. Size 71/4.
Minor discoloration on crown from wearing in the rain; otherwise, very good condition. Interior label reads "Bradford Western"; stamp on interior hat band "Bradford Glyco-tite Process, 4X Beaver." Bought new in Dallas, TX, in 1978.


front side top label
56h  Price: $20
1950s/1960s man's black wool fedora with wide black hat band and perky red feather tucked in the band on the bow side. Size 73/8. Fair condition with signs of wear and a small hole in the felt on top of the crown directly above the feather. Labels read "Dobbs, Fifth Avenue, New York" and "Dobbs Four Seasons." Initials "JAC" on interior hat band.


front side top label
57h  Price: $25
1950s/1960s man's dark brown wool fedora with wide black hat band. Interior circumference approximately 221/2". Good condition with minor signs of wear on the felt and in the interior. Labels read "Dobbs, Fifth Avenue, New York" and "Hall's, Knoxville." Initials "JAC" on interior hat band.


front side top label
58h  Price: $25
1950s/1960s man's brown felt, Homburg-style hat with dark brown hat band. Size 71/4. Small hole in the felt on top of the crown directly above the bow (moths?). Otherwise, in good condition. Labels read "Dobbs, Fifth Avenue, New York" and "Will H. Melet Co., Clarksburg, W. Va."


front top side
59h  Price: free on request with purchase of another hat. Buyer pays additional shipping.
1950s/1960s ivory cloth and straw hat with narrow brim and straw bow at off-center front. Approximately 21" interior circumference. Cloth and straw need basting together in several places, net lining has some small holes, internal band shows soil, brim has few small wear areas.


side front top
60h  Price: free on request with purchase of one other hat. Buyer pays shipping.
1940s/1950s cream-colored cloth hat with front feather secured by cloth tab adorned with rhinestones. Taupe face veil attached to cloth tab, and V-shaped side clips for securing the hat to the head. Interior circumference approximately 21". Hat in good condition with some soiling; veil in fair condition; feather in poor condition. No label.


side front top
61h  Price: free on request with purchase of one other hat. Buyer pays shipping.
Vintage wide-brim, aqua colored, straw hat with flowers and leaves painted on the top side of the brim.
Metal eyelets at each side for adding ties to secure the hat to the head. Brim width approximately 4"; interior circumference approximately 22". Good condition with small areas of wear. No label.


front  side  top
62h  Price: free on request with purchase of one other hat. Buyer pays shipping.
Vintage railroad engineer's cap. Probably 1940s at the latest. Some staining but otherwise in good condition. Interior circumference 21". No label.


front side top

63h  Price: free on request with purchase of one other hat. Buyer pays shipping.
Ca. 1940s blue-and-white checked cloth for-fun hat that probably was part of a clown costume. Interior circumference approximately 24". Diameter 16". Some soiling and a few stains but otherwise in good condition. No label.



Vintage handbags
Ready to use unless otherwise noted in descriptions.


full clasp open
01hb  Price: $125
Antique metal chain link/mesh purse decorated with an ornate silver/metal clasp and a chain link fringe at the bottom.
Exterior design same on each side. All links are securely in place. The words "mode" and "depose" are imprinted on the inside of the metal frame. Very good condition. Early 1900s. Size approximately 5 1/2"L (top of clasp to bottom of fringe) x 4"W with a 5" chain strap drop. Charming. Use as coin purse, evening purse, or collectible.


front  coloration clasp

open brand
02hb  Price: $75
Whiting & Davis Co. small-mesh purse decorated with splashes of red, blue, green, and touches of orange. Exterior design same on each side. Decorative gold/metal clasp and chain strap. The mesh is in very good condition with no dropped links. It has come loose from the frame in very small areas near the hinges, and several bottom fringes (about 5-6) are missing leaving an open seam in that area. Early 1900s. Measures approximately 7 1/2"L (top of clasp to bottom of fringe) x 4"W (across the frame with the bottom flaring out to approximately 7") with 5" strap drop.


 
 front  bottom open

03hb  Price: $25
Tan faux leather handbag with decorative rectangular seams stitched on the exterior, gold hardware, and snap closure. Exterior design same on each side. Interior zippered pocket and tan plastic lining. Wear to liner near opening hinges; otherwise, in very good condition. No identifying marks.
1960s-1970s. Measures approximately 11 1/2"L x 4"W x 8 1/2"H with 7" strap drop.


 front 2  bottom  open 
04hb  Price: $25
Soft tapestry handbag embroidered with floral design and trimmed with muted brown leather. Exterior design same on each side. The material background color is off white with medium blue, burgundy, olive green, and gold stitching, and the hardware is gold.  Brown interior with no compartments or pockets and top zippered closing. Four button feet on the flat bottom. Never used; original tags still attached. Made by Marilyn Belts & Bag Co. 1960s-1970s. Approximately 11 1/4"L, 6" W, and 8 1/2"H. Strap drop approximately 6".


front back 
bottom  open  label
05hb  Price: $25
Risque handbag with a striking large overflap decorated with patches of rust, red, burgundy, and dark brown. The remainder of the exterior of the bag is dark brown. The interior has a brown cloth lining, a large side pocket, and a zippered pocket on the outside of the side pocket. Sides and bottom fold accordion style allowing plenty of storage room. Very good condition. Circa 1970s. The handbag measures approximately 9"L x 5"W (fully expanded bottom) x 8 1/2"H. Strap drop is approximately 6".


front back
inside open 1 open 2 stamp
06hb  Price: $50
Crocheted ecru cotton draw-string purse or "reticule" dating likely to the early 1900s. The geometric crochet pattern is the same front and back and is accentuated with a scalloped top and three horizonal "stripes." The drawstring is off-white and the partially hand-stitched satin lining is a delicate light green. Very sturdy and in very good condition inside and out with no holes or worn areas. Measures approximately 7"W x 9 1/4"H.  Perfect as an evening bag or collectible.


  front back open  bottom label
07hb  Price: $35
Lovely navy cloth handbag by Garay with gold hardware and snap closure. Satin lined interior has two side pockets, one zippered pocket, and a small change purse attached to the interior by a gold chain. Single pleat along sides and bottom. In very good condition inside and out. 1960s-1970s. Measures approximately 9 3/4"L x 3"W x 8 3/4"H with a 7 1/2" strap drop.

 
 front back
open
08hb  Price: $20
Beautiful 1940s black crocheted handbag. Carved black handles with cut-out flowers and leaves. Exterior design the same on both sides. Interior lined with black cloth, attached by hand stitching at the handle. Very good condition with no noticeable wear and no holes. Missing handle, which could easily be replaced. No identifying marks. Measures approximately 7''L x 1/2''W x 8"H.


front open bottom
09hb  Price: $40
Elegant cognac reptile skin purse with gold hardware and snap closure. Interior lining salmon-colored leather with a side pocket and a zippered pocket. Design same front and back. Flat bottom. Exterior in very good condition; interior has minor scuffing to the leather and one side of the zippered pocket liner is detached. No identifying marks. 1960s-1970s. Measurements approximately 8"L, 2 1/2"W x 7"H with a 5 1/2" strap drop. Well tailored for professional look.


front back
10hb  Price: $25
Small navy cloth purse with gold hardware and overflap closing. Designed by Frilo. Interior lined with navy satin. Has two side pockets, one lined with red satin and edged with gold trimming. Very good condition. 1960s-1970s. Measures approximately 6"L x 1 1/4"W x 7"H with a 4 1/2" strap drop. Perfect for evening wear.


front back
open front closeup
11hb  Price: $20
Woven straw handbag with overflap closure. Striking purple decorative trim and floral-like design on the front and purple horizontal stripe accent across the back. Interior divided side to side into four compartments. Strap can serve as shoulder wear, or it can easily be tucked inside to convert to a clutch purse. Very good condition except for breaks in back purple stripe. No identifying marks. 1970s-1980s. Measurements approximately  13 1/4"L x 1/2"/w x 8 1/2"H with a 13 3/4" strap drop.


front back
open
12hb  Price: $20
Patent leather handbag with black and white diamond-checked front, solid black back, and zipper closure. No interior lining, pockets, or compartments. Very good condition. No identifying marks. 1960s-1970s. Measurements approximately 8 1/2"L, 1/2"W, and 8"H with 5 1/4" strap drop.


front back
open closure
13hb  Price: $25
Beige and brown crocheted handbag with strap-across buttoned closure.  Design same front and back. Shoulder-length straps. The roomy interior is lined with beige cotton material and has no pockets or compartments. Very good condition. Lining is attached at top by hand stitching, some of it repair stitching. Some soiling inside and out. No identifying marks. 1970s-1980s. Measures approx. 15"L x 1/2"W x 10 1/2"H with 12" strap drop. Great assessory for spring and summer attire.


front open label
14hb  Price: $35
Large attractive black leather handbag by Letisse with gold hardware and trim and shoulder-length strap. Same design front and back. Extra roomy interior has leather-like lining and one zippered pocket. Very good condition. 1970s-1980s. Measures approximately 14 1/2"L x 3"W x 10"H (from point of V opening to bottom) with 14" strap drop (from top of fully extended straps to point of V opening). Ample space for lots of  carry alongs and the great convenience of a shoulder strap.


front back open 
15hb  Price: $20
Wine-colored leather handbag with single strap, gold hardware, and snap  ("Grip-Tite") closing.  Exterior front has "gathered" appearance from partially sewn down pleats, and the back is smooth. Interior lined with satin-like material and has one side pocket and a matching (unattached) change purse. Good condition. Exterior leather scuffed in several places, especially the strap, and gold trim worn. Interior material has very minor wear. Maker not identified. Circa 1970. Measures approximately 10"L x 1/2"W x 6"H with 5" strap drop.


front back open
curled handle front closeup front
16hb  Price: $25
Round beige and ecru crocheted handbag with open top (no closure devise). Front has lovely floral design and back has a simple design. Shoulder straps end in attractive curls where they attach to the bag.  The roomy interior is lined with beige cotton material and has no pockets or compartments. Very good condition. Lining is attached at top by hand stitching. Some soiling inside and slight wear where front and back seams join at the top. No identifying marks. 1970s-1980s. Measures approximately 13 1/2"dia. with 13" strap drop. Great assessory for spring and summer attire.


front back
side open
17hb  Price: $25
Black patent leather handbag with large overflap closure, gold hardware, and accordian-style sides and bottom. The interior is lined with black satin and is divided into three side-to-side compartments. The middle compartment has a zippered closing. One open compartment has a zippered side pocket, and the other open compartment has a slit side pocket. Good condition. Exterior leather has small areas of wear and closure hardware is missing from overflap. Circa 1970s. Measures approximately 13"L x 5"W (fully expanded bottom) x 8 1/2"H. Strap drop is approximately 6".


front back
open vine band
18hb  Price: $20
Tan crocheted handbag with open top (no closure devise) and sturdy rounded handles. Vine-like design in a wide band around front and back. The roomy interior is lined with beige cotton material and has no pockets or compartments. The lining is attached at the top by hand stitching. About 1/4" crochet thread is missing from one of the handles, and crochet thread is worn through at both bottom corners. Some soiling inside. No identifying marks. 1970s-1980s. Measures approximately 15"L x 1/2"W x 13 1/4"H with 9" strap drop. Could readily double as a beach or shopping tote bag.


front back inside
bottom brand label
19hb  Price: $25
Etienne Aigner handbag with brass hardware, including a brass medallion with the “Etienne Aigner" signature on the front. Exterior covered with tan canvas and burgundy leather trim. Four gold feet on the flat bottom and zippered closure at the top. The interior is lined with black cloth material and contains a large side pocket with the label "Etienne Aigner handmade." A small dark-colored spot (may disappear with cleaning?) is on the front canvas material and slight wear to bottom leather trim; otherwise, in very good condition. 1960s-1970s. Measures approximately 14 1/2"L x 3"W x 8"H with 13 1/4" strap drop. Timeless appearance.


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