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Snakeskin handbag

Description: Structured handbag of off-white snakeskin. Single handle of matching snakeskin backed in leather with fasteners of metallic gold. Rectangular frame of metallic gold with elongated, oval-shaped flip closure with inserted snakeskin. Lined in pink leather with double slip pocket on back wall and single slip pocket on front wall; piped in white leather. Four dome-shaped feet of metallic. Maker's stamp: Bellestone Measurements: Width: 10 1/4" Height: 7 1/2" without handle Height: 12 1/4" with hand… more
Date: 1960/1975
Creator: Bellestone Bags, Inc.

Satchel handbag

Description: Satchel-style handbag of grey elephant leather. Large envelope-style flap with metal turn key closure; curved accent on front covering the width of bag with three metal accents. Single short formed handle; elephant leather inside flap. Interior lined in brown buckram(?) with one zipper pocket and one slip pocket. No labels or markings. Measurements: 29 cm L, 32 cm H (without handle), 9 cm W
Date: 1960/1970

Pony hair handbag

Description: Handbag of red pony hair with imitation black leather trim. Outer patch pocket at front with snap closure on flap. Oversized black leather oval-shaped double handle. Lined in black faille fabric with one zippered pocket. Maker's plate: Jana / Made in Italy Measurements: 28 cm L, 36.5 cm (with handle) H, 2 cm W
Date: 1960/1970
Creator: Jana Handbags, Inc.

Clutch purse

Description: Clutch style purse of purple felt in long rectangular shape. Large metallic gold initials "MME" down right front side. Inverted frame with arched flip clip closure of metallic gold. Lined in purple fabric with small patch pocket and large pocket with purple felt flap and snap closure. No labels. Measurements: Width: 13" Height: 7 1/2" Depth: 1/4"
Date: 1965/1980

Snakeskin clutch

Description: Clutch of pale beige snakeskin leather ('pitias') with brass accents and hardware. Zipper closure at top; removable chain shoulder strap with toggle ends. Bronze ottoman faille lining with one zipper and one slip pocket. Stored in Susan Bennis Warren Edwards dust cover of yellow fabric. Maker's label: Venetto / Made in U.S.A. Measurements: 31cm L, 19.5cm H, 3cm W
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Venetto

Fabric handbag

Description: Handbag in Kelly-inspired style of multicolored Pucci silk print in grey, fuchsia, black, and blue geometric design. Contoured handle of matching silk backed in black patent leather. Flap opening backed and piped in black patent leather. Double plunger style gold-tone closure; opens by pulling the two buttons together. Lining of cream satin; three compartments; middle compartment with slit pocket lined in black satin. Maker's label: Emilio Pucci / by Jana / Made in Italy
Date: 1960/1970
Creator: Pucci, Emilio, 1914-1992

Handbag

Description: Handbag of canvas and brown leather. Adjustable shoulder strap with brass buckle attached with snaps and brass trim/hardware. Flap opening has hidden snap closure and is trimmed with brass design resembling two overlapping circles. Interior lined in brown leatherette. Three interior compartments with one open pocket and one zippered pocket; frontmost compartment is of brown leather and forms a pouch under the flap closure. Designer's stamp: Bienen-Davis Measurements: 29cm L, 24cm H, 3.5cm W
Date: 1965/1979
Creator: Bienen-Davis

Leather clutch

Description: Clutch style purse of off-white leather-trimmed at opening with large off-white chain inserted with brown leather. Knotted handle of corded matching brown leather. Zipper closure with leather pull tab. Lined in dark brown synthetic fabric with one slip pocket. Elastic cord attached to pocket indicates may have had attached coin purse at one time. No labels. Measurements: Width: 12" Height: 8 1/2" Depth: 3/4"
Date: 1960/1979

Felt bag

Description: Nap sack inspired bag of black felt in cylindrical shape. Bottom half and side handle decorated in garden scene of felt appliqué and embroidery of trees, people, birds, dogs, rabbits, grass, flowers, cat tails, owls, and cacti; bordered in green yarn trim. Faux jade green plastic bracelet as slide closure on body of bag. Rigid circular base. Lined in olive green taffeta. No labels. Measurements: 16.5 cm Diameter, 34 cm H.
Date: 1960/1969

Maxi coat

Description: Maxi coat of brown and tan striped woven wool. Trimmed and pieced in matching yarn crochet with faux sheep skin around neckline, center front opening and hemline. Hook and eye closure. Lined in brown faille.
Date: 1963/1973

Suede top

Description: Blouse of sand/tan suede. Between waist and hip length. V-neckline in front; square at back. Short sleeves. Single button closure at upper left shoulder. 6 1/2" slits at side seams from hem upwards. Unlined. Designer's label: Anne Klein Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus Size label: Size 8
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Klein, Anne

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece suit of bright green, beige, and red plaid wool. a) Jacket: Unfitted, bias cut in one piece; slight V-neckline with convertible collar. 3/4 length sleeves cut in one with jacket body have an under sleeve and a triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Lapped center front opening has three hidden snap closures. Corded belt loops are sewn into each side seam at waist. Fully lined in beige silk. Designer's label: Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris b) Matching knee length bias cut ski… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Reversible vest

Description: Man's reversible vest of gray and black wool tweed. One side is black with six black plastic buttons; the other side is gray with gray plastic buttons that look like 1848 Austrian coins. Both sides have three faux welt pockets. Backed in gray and black sateen cotton.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Barentinie, Willie

Embroidered jacket

Description: Evening jacket of black, white, pink , and green embroidered net with chenille trim. Short loose jacket wide neck, fake fur edging around entire garment and at botom of three quarter length sleeve cut in kimona style. Trimmed with beaded ribbon straw embroidery. Designer's label: "Givenchy / Paris"; "Made In / Paris". Handwritten couture number behind designer's label: "8983"(?) "Made In France"
Date: 1961
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Ankle boots

Description: Ankle boots of gold and tan/brown on black brocade. Stiletto heels; pointed toes. Designer label: Beth Levine for Herbert Levine Measurements: L: 24cm W: 8cm H: 18cm Heel: 9cm (3 3/4 in.) Size: 6 1/2M
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Levine, Herbert & Levine, Beth, 1914-2006

Beaded handbag

Description: Evening clutch style purse of black seed beads. Envelope style with brass hidden snap closure. Lining of black satin with one slit pocket. Includes mirror; measures 3" x 2 1/4". Designer's stamp: Fred / Paris Measurements: Width: 8 1/4" Height: 5 1/4" Depth: 1/4"
Date: 1960/1979
Creator: Paris, Fred

Leather handbag

Description: Structured handbag of off-white leather with flap top and three accordion sections. Double handles of matching leather with metallic gold attachments matching closure. Gold tone flip clip club-shaped, door knocker closure. Lining of off-white leather with two slip pockets in middle section and zipper pocket with leather pull tab in back section. Includes wallet of matching leather with snap closure; measures 4" x 2 3/4". Designer's label: Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman - Marcus Addition… more
Date: 1960/1975
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Corduroy handbag

Description: Handbag of brown silk corduroy. Double handles of lucite tortoise shell chain links (one link broken) and self fabric. Gold tone flip clip closure on inverted frame. Lined in brown satin with two slip pockets and one zipper pocket with chain pull. Includes change purse of brown satin with inverted frame and brass ball twist closure; measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4". Includes beveled mirror in backing of brown plastic; measures 3 1/4" x 2 3/4". Maker's stamp: Marvin van Schaak / New York Measurements: … more
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: van Schaak, Martin

Velvet handbag

Description: Clutch style purse of ivory velveteen on tan fabric in checked design with belt buckle logo motif incorporated into velveteen. Closure of gold "R" belt buckle logo flip clip on envelope flap. Detachable gold chain shoulder strap attaches to rings on interior of purse with lobster claw clips. Lined in white leather with slip pocket on back face. Designer's stamp: By Roberta / Di Camerino / Product of Italy / Leather - Lined Measurements: Width: 9" Height: 4 1/4" without handle Height: 20 1/2" … more
Date: 1960/1979
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Leather handbag

Description: Clutch style purse of white leather with flip clip closure of metallic gold and white enamel in sunburst design with belted "R" logo in the center. Detachable gold chain-link handle attaches under flap by two lobster claw fasteners. Front face section lined in white leather; back face lined in white leather with one slip pocket lined with white moire. Designer's stamp: By Roberta / Di Camerino / Product of Italy / Genuine - Leather / Leather - Lined Measurements: Width: 9 1/4" Height: 4 1/2" … more
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen & Roberta di Camerino

Figured velvet handbag

Description: Bagonghi style handbag of silver gray cut -pile velvet on dark gray fabric in diamond motif and arrow like design in an upward direction from the bottom. Single contoured handle attached at top with fasteners of metallic gold; metallic gold inverted frame. Plunger closure on matching metallic gold rectangular mounting. Lined in black leather with two slip pockets and one zipper pocket lined in black moire silk. Includes mirror mounted in brown plastic; stamped in gold "Neiman-Marcus"; measures … more
Date: 1965/1979
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen

Striped handbag

Description: Structured handbag in black and brown stripes of soprarizzo velvet with "R" logo on brown heavy fabric at the center of the front and back sides. Rectangular sides and solid bottom; inverted metallic gold rectangular frame; single contoured handle of brown velvet attached at top with fasteners of metallic gold. Plunger closure on rectangular metallic gold mounting. Lining of brown leather with two slip pockets and one zipper pocket lined in black moire. Includes double sided mirror; measures 3 … more
Date: 1960/1979
Creator: Camerino, Giuliana Coen
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