She sells sea shells and keeps the money in her seashell clutch.
Approx. Size: 11"x  6" (28 x 20 x 15 cm), cord .5" wide; 16" hang (40.5cm
Condition:  Minor wear commensurate with age.
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Thin envelope clutch in natural straw.  Natural white seashells create the design.  White woven straw edging. Brown fabric lining, snap close.

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• Striped canvas bag in gold and cream.
• Large fabric-wrapped hoop handles.
• Fabric-wrapped round handles
• One large compartment, one small zipper

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• Fabulous 60s beaded handbag by La Regale.
• Hand beaded with white plastic beads. Gold metal chain and hardware.  
• White plastic moonglow trim.
• One main compartment plus one small and one zipper pocket.  
• Silk lining.  

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Fun leather handbag for spring and summer.
Approx. Size:  10" x 7.5" x 3.5" (25.5 x 19 x 9 cm); Hang: 7" (17.5 cm)
Condition: Moderate wear commensurate with age.
Label: CEM tag on the zipper and on lining
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• Braided woven leather handbag in white and metallic gold.
• Wide woven white leather strap.
• Zipper close.
• One main compartment plus smaller zip pocket.
• Black fabric lining.

CEM was a line of handbags produced in the 1990s and early 2000s by Sasha Handbags.  Sasha is headquartered in New York City and has been in business for over 30 years.

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• Fun vintage white macrame handbag.
• Drawstring backpack style.
• Open weave with white fabric lining.
• White cord strap.
• One large compartment.

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A perfect small purse in elaborate brown corde
Approx. Size: 7" x 3.5" x 3 (18 x 9 x 7.5 cm); Strap: 1" wide (2.5 cm); 4" hang (10 cm)
Condition: Very good
Mark/Label: Lamar
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• Small corde purse in chocolate brown. Gold metal hardware.
• Perfect size for just the party essentials such as lipstick, ID, and money.
• Will fit small cellphones.
• Corde is a process where gimp thread is woven into intricate patterns on a backing fabric and is very long wearing.
• One compartment. Zipper close. Lamar mark on zipper pull. 

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White vinyl vintage handbag with beautiful tapestry floral embroidery in pastel colors of pink, orange, blue, green and white. Double handles in white. One large compartment and one small pocket. Brass feet. 

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Approx. Size:   5" x 5" x 3";  (12.5 x 12.5 x 7.5 cm)  24" hang  (71 cm)  

Condition: Very good

Mark/Label: Made in Philippines (label is in the style of Mary Frances)

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Small hard box evening bag. Elaborate bead work in a zebra pattern bordered in faux pearls and more chain. String and faux stone snap close. Purse is a hard case with one main compartment. Felt lining with ric rac trim. This is probably a Mary Frances bag since the "made in The Philippines" label looks like the one in her handbags.

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Elaborate blue beading on this red satin clutch makes a very unique look

Vintage evening clutch with rows of beads in dark blue in a wave pattern. Bright red satin lining shows through the beading for a cool dimensional look. One compartment and one pocket. Gold metal zipper closure.  

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Approx. Size: 13" x 6" x 5"; (33 x 15 x 4 cm); 2" strap (12 cm); 9" hang (23 cm)

Condition: Minor wear commensurate with age. Vinyl lining has ink markings.

Mark/Label: Baby Phat Goddess

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Fun early 90s handbag from Baby Phat. Pink and silver lame with an oversized pink strap fashioned in the style of a belt with a large square silver buckle and silver studs. One compartment with pink acetate lining. Zipper close. 

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• Unique round vintage purse/handbag from the 1950s.  
• Knitted black fabric with silver stripes.
• Wide middle silver stripe is loaded with beads in red, gold and /green.
• Fabric drawstrings with silver metal tips.  
• One large compartment.

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1970s evening bag with gold metal chain in a beautiful tone of gray. Gold metal link chain strap. Round leather and gold medallion at metal snap closure. Gold metal hardware. Chain may be put inside to use as clutch. Black silk lining and one compartment. 

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Fabulous faux leather adjustable shoulder bag in a patchwork pattern of shiny gold, brown and leopard print. Drawstring close. One large compartment and one small zipper pouch. 

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Right-in-style vintage saddlebag handbag in textured brown faux leather
Approx. Size: 10" x 8"; 21" (25.5 x 20 x 53 cm) strap; 9" (23 cm) hang.
Condition: Very good, minor wear on metal closure.
Mark/Label: JR Florida, Made in USA (Julius Resnick).
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• Saddlebag style handbag in textured brown faux leather.
• 3 compartments, one of which is has a zipper.
• Matching strap with double chain detail. Beautiful gold metal twist close. 

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Approx. Size: Bag is 6" x 4" (15 x 4 cm); drawstrings: 8" (20 cm) hang

Condition: Very good

Mark/Label: None

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Natural straw with raised owl decoration in orange, yellow, pink, blue and brown.  Brown piping on edges.  Wood button/loop close.  Double straw handles.  Fabric lining, 1 large compartment plus one small interior pocket. 

• Vintage 1950s evening bag
• Covered in back beads in a tight concentric pattern.
• Silver metal chain strap.
• Fabric lining with one main compartment and a small zipper pocket.
• The silver strap is slightly tarnished which may indicate that it is silver plate.
• Metal purse frame with a silver kiss clasp. 

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Approx. Size: 10.5" x 8"x 3" (26.67 x 20 x 7.5 cm) at base; 6" (15 cm) hang

Condition: Good, minor wear on back commensurate with age

Mark/Label: Life Stride

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Sophisticated two tone handbag in tan and cream faux leather. Two handles. Gold hardware and feet, snap close. One large compartment, one small pocket. Beautiful fabric lining.

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Stylish small shoulder bag.
Approx. Size: 8" x 5.5" x 3"  (20 x 14 x 25 cm); 20" hang (51 cm) 
Condition: Very good
Mark/Label: Whiting & Davis on the lining, UK Patent #s on snap, 1519246 & 0973682
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Stylish small shoulder bag in black metal mesh from Whiting & Davis.  The long black leather strap makes this a great cocktail bag for dancing the night away.  One main compartment with an additional small inside pocket.  Top zipper closure with Whiting & Davis gold metal tag.  Black lining.

Whiting & Davis originally opened as the Wade, Davis & Co in 1876. In 1880 Charles Whiting joined the company and worked is way up the company from errand boy to artisan to the New York sales rep in ten years. In 1892, Charles Whiting wove by hand the first Whiting & Davis handbag from gold metal mesh, creating one of the first “It” handbags. The company also created their second iconic design, the snake bracelet late in the 1890s. By 1896, Charles Whiting had partnered with company co-founder Edward Davis and the name Whiting & Davis was born. Throughout the 20th century, Whiting & Davis created highly sought after metal mesh handbags, jewelry, and other accessories. The company is still in existence today using different jewelry marks to differentiate new items from vintage pieces.

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Sensational black metal mesh handbag from Whiting & Davis.
Approx. Size: 10" x 6" x 3" (24 x 15 x 10 cm); Leather strap is 1" (2.5 cm) wide and adjusts up to a 22" ( 56 cm) hang
Condition: Very good
Mark/Label: Whiting & Davis on the lining, UK Patent #s on snap, 1519246 & 0973682
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• Messenger style cocktail bag with snap closure.
• Long black leather strap turns this into a great cocktail shoulder bag for parties. 
• Gold metal hardware.
• Strap is adjustable.
• One main compartment plus an additional small pocket. 
• Black lining printed with Whiting & Davis.

Whiting & Davis originally opened as the Wade, Davis & Co in 1876. In 1880 Charles Whiting joined the company and worked is way up the company from errand boy to artisan to the New York sales rep in ten years. In 1892, Charles Whiting wove by hand the first Whiting & Davis handbag from gold metal mesh, creating one of the first “It” handbags. The company also created their second iconic design, the snake bracelet late in the 1890s. By 1896, Charles Whiting had partnered with company co-founder Edward Davis and the name Whiting & Davis was born. Throughout the 20th century, Whiting & Davis created highly sought after metal mesh handbags, jewelry, and other accessories. The company is still in existence today using different jewelry marks to differentiate new items from vintage pieces.

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Fun summer straw bag.
Approx. Size: 10"x 8" x 6.5" (25.5 x 20 x 6.5 cm), cord .5" wide; 16" hang (40.5cm)
Condition:  Minor discoloration on small areas of the straw. Minor wear commensurate with age.
Mark/Label: Magid, made in Italy, Kiralfy's
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Turquoise straw open-top handbag with fold-over chain close.  Long braided blue strap with large wooden beads.  Gold metal folds over from the back through twist lock.   One large compartment plus a small zip pocket.  Cream fabric lining.

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Approx. Size: 11" x 8" x 4" (28 cm); 1" (2.5 cm) wide handles; 3" (7.5 cm) hang

Condition: Good. Minor wear on handles

Mark/Label: Styled by Encore, made in Hong Kong

Backside is plain black. White patent leather trim and handles. Brass hardware and feet. Twist lock, fabric lining, one large compartment and one small zipper pocket. Very well made.  Hong Kong was know for manufacturing high quality bags in the 60s.  http://bit.ly/2hhYqva
 

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Fun 1950s crochet handbag.
Approx. Size: 9.5" x 4" x 3"  (24 x 10 x 7.5 cm)
Condition: Very good . 
Mark/Label:  None.
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• Structured box bag with brown plastic handle.  
• Brown Crochet box.
• Gold metal hardware and feet.
• Orange fabric lining.  
• One large compartment.

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Sumptuous structured box handbag in bright red velvet.
Approx. Size (cm): 12" x 5.5" x 3" (30.5 x 14 x 7.5);  5" (12.5) hang  
Condition: Minor wear commensurate with age. One small spot on back see second photo.
Mark/Label: MB, Markay Bags, USA.
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• Red velvet structured handbag.
• Gold metal ring decoration, hardware and feet.
• Interesting strap design with the single strap doubled back.    
• One large compartment and one smaller zipper pocket.  
• Flap latch closure.  
• Don't you just love the fancy lining pattern in black, gold and silver?  

Markay was a major American manufacturer active 1940s - 1970s

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