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Place of Origin: North American
Italian Leather Doctors Bag Satchel
Located in New York, NY
Charming Vintage Italian Leather Doctors Bag Satchel from the 1950's. Top handle design with large main compartment and one outer flap pocket. Lined in red leather. 1960's Italy.
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Capucine Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Hermès Birkin 30 Togo Capucine Palladium Hardware. This Birkin 30 bag is handcrafted from Togo leather in Capucine color with Palladium hardware. An enduring icon in the world of hig...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical masks are framed with leafy foliage The handle and sides are designed with olive green leather. The interior is lined in chartreuse taffeta with twin slip pockets and a zipper compartment The chic retro needlepoint handbag...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

Judith Leiber brown Calf Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Chic, minimalist calf bag by Judith Leiber. Tubular calf leather handles with gilt corner mounts (slightly worn).
Center snap closure compartment with ...
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1970s North American Top Handle Bags

New Lucille de Paris Large Black Gloss Crocodile Top Handle Bag - 14”, 1950s
By Lucille de Paris
Located in Tucson, AZ
***PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO EXPORT RESTRICTIONS THIS ITEM MAY ONLY BE SHIPPED TO A U.S. ADDRESS*** One of THE prestige handbag manufacturers of the mi...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and collectible Micro Beaded Bag from the early 20th Century with hand beaded and braided handle with tassels. Pictorial micro beading cre...
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1920s North American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Etain Veau Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in Etain. Etain is the most perfect medium gray and is utterly neutral. Crisp with palladium hardware. Togo leather is textured and scratch-resistant. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Sellier Bronze Dore Veau Madame Leather With Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermès Birkin 30 is a rare find in the stunning Bronze Doré Veau Madame leather, a refined and graceful hue that complements both classic and contemporary outfits. Its Sellier d...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Mini Alligator Structured Shoulder Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mini Alligator Structured Shoulder Bag with long gilt chain and center cut front skin. Great size which allows chain to be doubled. Faille lined, 6.75" x 5.5" high x 3". Cha...
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1980s North American Top Handle Bags

1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Black Alligator Barrel Handbag w Top Handle
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Black Alligator Barrel Handbag w Top Handle: Black satin lining, gold snap closure and minimal hardware. The perfect for your large cell phone! Skins are b...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

Mid Century Satin and Crystal Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mid Century Satin and Crystal Purse from the 1950's. Granny chic being copied by the big Fashion houses of ruched brown satin with a frame covered in crystal pear and rounds...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Verso Jaune Ambre Rose Tyrien Chévre Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Experience iconic Hermès craftsmanship with this stunning Mini Kelly 20 II Verso in Jaune Ambre Chèvre leather, paired with a striking Rose Tyrien interior. Designed in the highly so...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Koret s Woven 2 Tone Hard Purse
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Hard purse by Koret USA. Hand woven in Italy of gold and silver toned metal wires and lined in gold leather. 8" x 5" x 2". handle 10". Excellent conditio...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

Beige Ralph Lauren Python Top Handle Bag
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Beige Ralph Lauren Python Top Handle Bag. This bag features a python skin body, gold-tone hardware, dual rolled top handles, buckle accents at sides, and a top zip closure. 17" L x 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Extreme Togo Leather With Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Birkin is in Rose Extreme togo leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 36 Noir Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Elevate your collection with this timeless Hermès Kelly 36, crafted in the iconic Noir Epsom leather. Known for its refined structure, and exceptional ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Looping MM Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Own a piece of timeless luxury with this vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Looping MM Handbag. Crafted from iconic LV canvas with leather trim, it features a comfortable curved handle a...
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Early 2000s North American Top Handle Bags

Koret Bakelite Trimmed Double Pouch Bag
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Koret Double Pouch Bag in black calf leather with caramel bakelite trim. A practical attached "change purse" is applied to the front. 1940's USA. Excellent condition. 10" wide x 9" ...
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1940s North American Top Handle Bags

Whiting Davis White Alumesh Purse, Circa 1940s
By Whiting Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Whiting & Davis cream alumesh purse. enamel painted metal, gold metal frame, kiss lock closure, thick snake coil handle, navy blue silk faille lining. 👛 A wonderful piece o...
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1940s North American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Biscuit Togo Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Elevate your collection with this iconic Hermès Birkin 25 in the timeless Biscuit Togo leather with stunning gold hardware—a masterpiece of luxury, craftsmanship, and understated ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

1960s Classic Black Crocodile Handbag w Top Handle Gold Hardware
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Classic Black Crocodile Handbag w Top Handle & Gold Hardware: A classic lady-like handbag in a wide-scale patterned crocodile skin with gold hardware and a long hinged croc-co...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

1950s Dark Brown Crocodile Handbag with Gold-Tone Hardware - Leather Lined
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Dark Brown Crocodile Handbag with Gold-Tone Hardware - Leather Lined: A great size brown crocodile handbag with enough room for all the essentials! Curved large outer front poc...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame: Classic 1950s style handbag with chic shine and unusual faux tortoise Lucite design. Tilt knob closure ...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton 2019 Damier Ebene Bandouliere 30 Speedy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Speedy Bandouliere 30 combines timeless style with functional design. Crafted from iconic Damier Ebene coated canvas and refined cowhide leather trim, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya White Crystal Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Crystal Small Lady Dior in White. This stunning tote is beautifully crafted of crocodile leather in a creamy white. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

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 surrounded by 24-karat gold plate filigree, that is. This incredible bag’s front face unlatches and lays flat to reveal a mirror on its interior face, an elastic band to hold its original comb and comb sleeve, and a series of padded silk moiré interior drawers and compartments. A handbag worthy of a trip on the Queen Mary...
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1940s North American Top Handle Bags

1950s Kahn of Florida Gold Confetti Lucite Double Handled Bag
By Charles S. Kahn, Inc.
Located in London, GB
1950s clear and pearlescent hexagonal confetti lucite bag. The original label reads 'Charles S. Kahn Inc. - Miami, Florida', a collectable brand known as Kahn of Florida. Some of the...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

Rosenfeld 1960s Black Faux Alligator Handbag
By Harry Rosenfeld
Located in Alford, MA
Classic 1960s handbag by Rosenfeld in black leather stamped to resemble alligator, its outstanding feature the curved clasp of brushed goldtone metal with leather center that lifts u...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

Rosenfeld Vintage 1960s Black Silk Velvet Hand Bag with Cherubs
By Harry Rosenfeld, Rosenfeld
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black silk velvet hand bag by Harry Rosenfeld with two gold tone cherubs on the front. Black satin interior with pockets. Details: Fully Lined Inside Pockets Top Clas...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Speedy Bandouliere 30 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Speedy Bandouliere 30 Bag Made In: U.S.A Color: Brown Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Coated canvas with l...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Vintage Off White Pearlized Lucite Top Handle Handbag
By Llewellyn
Located in North Miami, FL
This very chic vintage 1950's top handle handbag is off white pearlized lucite by a company from NYC called Llewellyn. It is noted as such on the hinge. There is a silver metal outli...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Grand Palais Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Grand Palais Handbag showcases classic dark brown monogram canvas paired with natural leather rolled handles for a refined look. Featuring gold-tone hardwa...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Hattie Carnegie Coral Sequin Top Handle Evening Bag
By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie
Located in New Hope, PA
What a great idea, an evening bag large enough to hold everything that you need for a night out! This fabulous bag is covered with opalescent coral colored sequins on a matching net...
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Mid-20th Century North American Top Handle Bags

1967 Enid Collins Glitterbugs Handbag
By Enid Collins
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Original hand decorated Enid Collins 1967 'Glitterbugs' box bag. Olive green stained wood exterior with black hard handle and brass fittings. Circular mirror under the lid, interior ...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

1960s Teal Faux Alligator Box Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Unique and rich color teal distinguishes this mid-century box bag, a form which was popular during that period. Rectangular, with two sturdy handles and V-detailing and tab on front...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

Early 1990s Donna Karan Gold Sculptural Hard Shell Mini Crossbody Evening Bag
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A gorgeous gold-tone Donna Karan evening bag from the early 1990s. This petite bag showcases a large gold-tone metal exterior and includes a small black drawstring pocket on the oppo...
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1990s North American Top Handle Bags

1950s Pearlescent Trapeze Clear Lucite Top Handle Bag
Located in London, GB
This eye catching clear and pearlescent lucite bag was made in the 1950s. A trapeze design is one of the more desirable shapes for collectors and although unlabelled, the quality sug...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

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 basket on a French lame broche base. The tortoise bake...
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1940s North American Top Handle Bags

1990s Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre Leopard Genuine Python Shoulder Bag
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gianfranco Ferre designed this incredibly chic Christian Dior leopard print python skin shoulder bag in the early 1990s. This small shoulder bag features a long shape and flap closur...
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1990s North American Top Handle Bags

Vintage Handbag in black, red, cognac colored Chenille with 2 handles, 1950 USA
By Garay
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A fun young bag from the USA with 2 handles made of printed velvet. It is lined with black rep on the inside, has a zipper and an open compartment opposite. It is located under the z...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

Alligator Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Elegant black alligator evening bag in diminutive size with jet paste detailing. The caps of the handle and the clasp are studded with jet rhinestones, Lin...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite Faille Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Bakelite Bag in a black ribbed cotton rayon blend. An applejuice hand carved bakelite handle is used and a snap closure keeps flap in place. 2 inside pockets and mi...
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1930s North American Top Handle Bags

Brown Oscar de la Renta Leather Top Handle Tote
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Brown Oscar de la Renta Leather Top Handle Tote. This tote features a leather body, gold-tone hardware, and dual round top handles. 18" L x 11" H x 7" D, 6" handle drop.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Top Handle Bags

Rare Ileene Reeves 1970s Handpainted Fairytale Fairies Vintage Handbag 70s Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare mid 1970s ILEENE REEVES hand painted plexiglass novelty handbag! Features fairies, flowers, mushrooms and daisies throughout. Secure front closure. Interior features a mirror on...
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1970s North American Top Handle Bags

Whiting Davis Black Floral Print Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag W/ Black Leather Trim
By Whiting Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
Whiting & Davis metal mesh shoulder bag in a stylized floral pattern in black, red, blue, green and yellow with black leather trim. A wonderful examp...
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1990s North American Top Handle Bags

Leather Tooled Handbag-Vintage distressed leather bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
Leather Tooled Handbag-Vintage distressed leather bag Now this is COOL. This is very cool adjustable strap. Large in scale. Has 3 interior pock...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

1980s Amethyst Velvet Handbag w Purple Crochet Flowers Beadwork Tassels
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Amethyst Velvet Handbag w Purple Crochet Flowers & Beadwork Tassels: Double handled, large, laptop-sized structured tote with zippered top and inner zippered pockets. Lavender ...
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1980s North American Top Handle Bags

1950s Koret Coral Seed Beaded Handbag w Seed Bead Loop Fringed Bottom
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare Unusual Asymmetric Closure
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetrical Closure. Inner lining and original coin purse is Koret signature red leather. Upper right hand corner is cu...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

Brown Matte Alligator Top Handle Hourglass Purse with Comb and Mirror, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A ladylike staple accessory and a sign of good breeding, an alligator top handle bag remains as relevant today as it was a half-century ago. Pairs as effortlessly with denim and a trench as it does with a cocktail dress. This one has the very modern added benefit of being large enough to hold a 12-oz bottle of water too! (Please note that due to export restrictions this item may only be shipped to a US address.) Vintage alligator handbag with self-covered top frame and single top handle; interior zippered side pocket with open pocket beneath containing mirror and faux tortoise comb...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

1940s Koret Black Gold Striped Sequin Handbag w Spring-Hinge Closure
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Koret Black & Gold Striped Sequin Handbag w Spring-Hinge Closure: A charming bit of glitz for evening, this crepe handbag is entirely covered in sequin stripes. Lined in black ...
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1940s North American Top Handle Bags

1960s Genuine Black Alligator Tailored Top-Handle Handbag w/ Silver Buckle
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Genuine black center-belly alligator skin handbag: Tailored, accordian-pleated and structured with a padded handle, front flap closure and brushed silver-tone buckle. Medium si...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

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. Beautiful quality. 1940's USA. 6"h x 9" x 3.5", Handles add 5" in height. Excellent con...
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1940s North American Top Handle Bags

Black Crocodile Handbag
By Artbag
Located in Alford, MA
Small 1960s crocodile handbag from Artbag on Madison Avenue, NY, features an envelope style top with snap closure and double handles that attach belo...
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1960s North American Top Handle Bags

Tiffany Pink Silk Lame Clutch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Pink Silk Lame Square Clutch with 14k gold tips at corners to protect for wear. Silk moire lining, with handle which folds flat. Deep Rose pink wi...
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1940s North American Top Handle Bags

Modernist Mahogany Gloss Geometric Center Cut Medium Alligator Handbag, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Gina Lollobrigida. 57 Chevys. Boomerang coffee tables. There was a time in the 50s when round was square and points meant progress. An icon of mid-century style, this classic geometric handbag...
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1950s North American Top Handle Bags

Judith Leiber Brown Leather Mini Compartment Bag with Coin Purse, 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Tucson, AZ
Like Bonnie Cashin’s revolutionary “Cashin Carry” bags of the 1960s, this ingenious purse seems to defy physics with the amount of room it offers. Essentially a series of expandable accordion files with multiple pockets and kiss locks to keep contents secure, it eliminates the need for a wallet. Moreover, the heavyweight gold chain handle looks like a piece of fine jewelry and is long enough to be worn on the shoulder. Chocolate brown shoulder bag...
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1980s North American Top Handle Bags

Morris Moskowitz Rose Pink 1960s Bag
By Morris Moskowitz
Located in Alford, MA
MM handbag c.1960s in dark pink, the leather featuring horizontal, curved stitching resulting in a quilted effect. The faux tortoise handles echo the shape of the bag and snap together to close. A coordinating faille interior has an attached money purse...
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Mid-20th Century North American Top Handle Bags

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