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40's or 50's lucite handbag?
« on: December 11, 2016, 04:09:45 pm »
Is this handbag late 40's or 50's. I'm not sure. Lucite could even been 60's
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Re: 40's or 50's lucite handbag?
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2016, 04:15:43 pm »
let's see if this is better.
« Last Edit: December 11, 2016, 04:24:03 pm by greenacres »
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Re: 40's or 50's lucite handbag?
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2016, 02:15:39 am »
Any markings on it at all?  Is that chrome with Lucite?

Lucite handbags started in late 1940's but betting yours is from 50's!

Believe it or not these sell from between $40 - $95!
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Re: 40's or 50's lucite handbag?
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2016, 05:18:22 am »
Check the 'clasp' for the "mark".

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Re: 40's or 50's lucite handbag?
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2016, 05:21:38 am »
Yes,, 50`s and early 60`s  was they were most popular !!  Wish I had kept mine !!

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Re: 40's or 50's lucite handbag?
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2016, 09:48:05 am »
I will definitely check later when I get home.
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Re: 40's or 50's lucite handbag?
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2016, 01:07:20 pm »
If you can find a top name identifier on the metal anywhere you can increase value up to the hundreds!


This is an excellent article about them.  This person knows their purses!
http://heres-looking-like-you-kid.com/2009/07/a-guide-to-vintage-lucite-purses/

Some good info on this article as well.
http://www.collectics.com/education_plastic.html


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Re: 40's or 50's lucite handbag?
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2016, 03:36:59 pm »
Finally found it! Dorset & Rex, fifth Ave.
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Re: 40's or 50's lucite handbag?
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2016, 03:40:02 pm »
Just found them on EBay. My daughter in law wants the handbag for her photo shoots.
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Re: 40's or 50's lucite handbag?
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2016, 07:26:48 pm »
I love these handbags! They are so interesting.
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