Antique and vintage bags

I collect vintage bags, mostly the beaded ones from the 1800's to early 1900's.
Some are Civil War era bags. The one above is so beautiful in person, soft colors and the back has a holder for the lady to place her hand through while dancing. Inside is a place for her dance card. I love it and the memories it must hold.

These are so lovely to me and each tells it's own story. The rust floral one looks a little faded but it is really not, Must be the lights. Above it is a black one with sterling frame and clasp.

The blue floral one is very detailed which does not show in this picture.  I have sold so many of these special bags here in the store.

But I will have to add pictures of some others that are in my private collection. These are all for sale.



The one on the right here is one brought in by a dear older friend from Church to sell for her. It belonged to her grandmother. She herself is 80. Her children did not want it. Can you believe that?  I would never sell it if it belonged to my grandmother.

This one is taupe colored and amazing. The material looks like silk. This one should make it's way to my private collection someday if not sold.

This orange one to the right is a flapper 1920's bag and all beaded.
It is wonderful to hold and quite heavy.







This one below is also a flapper bag. 

Above is a black and white satin and beaded bag.

 A trio of vintage bags:  Left is a Art Deco bag with gold clasp, middle is beaded 1950's bag and right is a beaded white bag from the 1950's.

And some of the best beaded bags.
Hope you enjoyed seeing the bags I get to handle all the time here at the store and am heart broken when they leave with new owners.  Bye for now. Lois