Purse label - vintage? modern?

[Tricia Bailey]

I found this purse at an estate sale where there were several other pieces dating to the 1960s. The construction and style look older to me, but at first glance I thought the label was modern. The problem is, I can't really make out what the label says, so I'm having trouble researching it.

First word looks like "Judi" - is the second "Feoli"? "Leoli"? "Froli"? I've tried searching on all these variations and can't find anything. Anyone know?

 

[Pinkcoke]

I have a few of these beaded/straw purses, they came with different fastenings on, and I believe are 1960s.

 

[lkranieri]

It apparently says JUDI LESLI (click on that name).

 

[lkranieri]

A 1972 reference to Judi Lesli states: "Judi Lesli offers casual clothes for women who think young," so I assume Judi Lesli was the name of a shop.

 

[lkranieri]

From a 2003 obit:

Daniel Meretsky

MERETSKY Meretsky, Daniel, 97 of Boca Raton, died Tuesday, January 14, 2003. Daniel along with his wife, Shirley; were the founders of the Judi Lesli Casual Clothing shops located throughout the SE United States.

 

[DeCoDiVa]

Judi Leslie was a lovely store usually inside major malls in the 70s! Featured a range of clothing and accessories for the professional woman!

 

[Tricia Bailey]

Thank you, thank you! Never in a million years would I have gotten "Lesli" from that. So does that make this purse 60s or 70s?

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I vote '60s too but it could be early '70s.