No, I don't collect purses-
But I do have a few~
I call it my JOAN CRAWFORD purse [ the movie star].It measures 15 1/2 " across and just under 6" high w/o the handle. While it sets on a shelf in my closet it is of no use, just taking up space and collecting dust but filled with Vintage trinkets it becomes a decorative piece. Now, the challenge is to find just the right spot to show it off. Not so long ago I thought it was rather gaudy because of it's size...not so now with the luggage size handbags that are so popular [& quite expensive usually]. I remembered to find a jar of Vaseline to clean and shine up this relic. Can you recall doing this to spruce up your black patent dress shoes? It still works!
post script: I never actually used this purse..came across it as a collector of all things old, vintage or antique and could not bear to part with it. That worked so well I think I shall do it again-since I still have another of these in my closet...I need to free up the closet space. Now~ Just For Fun
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| Folding Pouch style clutch VELVET- I still use this one |
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| Black Velvet dress purse / Can still be used |
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Small Leather Clutch with strap on the back to tuck away your gloves or handkerchief
This one is so old the [genuine] Leather is very stiff, almost brittle..
for DISPLAY ONLY -
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Let's go to the Party!
Let's check out the Vintage Treasures & Trinkets
I love vintage purses! You have a great collection! I'm by from VTT!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Lovely collection of purses!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of vintage purses!! I love the blue one. Very nice. Thanks for linking in today, happy VTT
ReplyDeleteHi Jonell...I'm visiting from VTT and what a treat to find your collection of vintage purses. Your Joan Crawford bag is amazing and I'm sure a challenge to carry...I'd be like a bull in a china closet knocking stuff over at every turn. I think using it for display is the safe thing to do.
ReplyDeleteI also love the one with the hanky strap. Hope you'll have time to stop by CITexas Gal and see my Fall Family Heirloom Find. It's a vintage piece that is once in a lifetime find.
I have lots of these purses in my closet too! Would love to see where this purse found its home in your decor. Actually seeing it on display may give me a great idea. Thanks for sharing. By the way I still use vaseline to shine my shoes! lol
ReplyDeleteBlessings My Friend,
Great little vintage bags. I have a few Whiting Davis and Collin that I have had far years. Just catching dust.
ReplyDeleteI've found a few vintage pocketbooks that I've used. The styles were so awesome that no one realized they were antiques! I love the blue one in your first photo. I'd certainly be using that one!
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I love your vintage purse collection. I have a couple and put them in the dress up closet. Whenever the grandies come to visit playing dress ups is on the top of their list. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann