vintagehandbags

Hello! I'm writing a book about the federal excise (luxury!) tax that was placed on handbags and other items in the U.S. from 1944-1965. I'd like to get interviews--either by phone or email--with people who have knowledge of this topic. I am looking for the following: those who remember paying...

just got this red velvet bag. No labels or anything. Any guesses on when it's from? http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/lgendelman/media/bWVkaWFJZDoxNDI2NDQwMzk=/?ref=1 http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/lgendelman/media/bWVkaWFJZDoxNDI2NDQwNDA=/?ref=1

Greetings everyone! I go thrifting around three times a week. I'm a reseller in a variety of senses and I quit my run-of-the-mill part time job to pursue this unconventiona way of life. I feel happy and fulfilled. Whenever I find something new I'll post it in here. If any of my dates are...

I have been searching for days to find a similar bag or label for this purse... All that I can make out, when the lighting hits the label right I can make out that it is "Made in Belgium expressively for... _ _ eastel_rs" or " _ eastet_rs" (its difficult to make out..) I adore this bag I do want...

Just picked up this purse at a local thrift shop. It doesn't have any labels and seems to be in very good shape. The wear on and style of the clasp made me wonder if it might be a vintage purse--1970s?? Any information would be much appreciated!!