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Lot 34

Sale 770 - Luxe Holiday: A Collectors' Collection
Dec 11, 2020 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$400 - 600
Price Realized
$281
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Collection of Eleven Women's Vintage Handbags, 1910-1970s


This lot includes eleven vintage bags. Viewed starting at top brown leather bag left to right.  
THE FIRST
Brown leather embossed Art Nouveau scroll patterned frame bag with brass frame, side saddle stitching, and chain strap. Comes with purchase receipt from 03/31/14. 
Unlabeled, though stamped on frame with "Pat. 1-25-21"
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.035.1921
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 6.5"
Length: 6.25"
Depth: 2"
Strap Drop: 8" 

THE SECOND
Black taffeta bag embellished with black beading and silk thread tassels, and ring handle. Comes with silk handkerchief.   
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.043.1920
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 6"
Length: 7"
Depth: 0.25"
Strap Drop: 4" 

THE THIRD
Green silk faille frame bag with gold-tone frame, embellished with gold-tone and white seed beads set with flower sequins, and chain strap. Comes with rectangular glass mirror in roll up faille case.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.042.1910
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 5.75"
Length: 5.5"
Depth: 1"
Strap Drop: 6.75" 

THE FOURTH
White cotton square drawstring bag with embroidered front and edging, and braided cord drawstrings. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.046.1910
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 7.75"
Length: 7" 

THE FIFTH
Black leather embossed frame bag with silver-tone pressed Art Nouveau floral motif, and chain strap. 
Unlabeled, though stamped on frame with "Pat. Feb. 27, 1900"
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.041.1910
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 6"
Length: 6"
Depth: 1.25"
Strap Drop: 2.75" 

THE SIXTH
Brown leather embossed Art Nouveau floral and scroll patterned frame bag with silver-tone frame set with cut glass stones, saddle stitching, and leather strap.  
Unlabeled, though stamped on frame with "Patented Oct. 5 1915-May 15, 1917"
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.034.1917
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 6"
Length: 6"
Depth: 1.75"
Strap Drop: 4" 

THE SEVENTH
Pink beaded crocheted reticule with looped fringe and bottom tassel.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.040.1900
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 5.25"
Length: 5.5" 

THE EIGHTH
White silk floral and bird embroidered bag with satin weave endless knot, glass ring handles, and corded tassels. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.038.1920
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 9"
Length: 9.25"
Depth: 0.25"
Strap Drop: 3.25" 

THE NINTH
White and ivory seed and bugle beaded zippered clutch. 
Label: Longchamps / Made in France
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.044.1950
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 3.5"
Length: 6"
Depth: 1.25" 

THE TENTH
Black, red, blue, green, and yellow steel cut bead frame bag with silver-tone and brass scrolled frame, and black braided wrist strap. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.037.1920
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 5"
Length: 5.5"
Depth: 3"
Strap Drop: 4" 

THE ELEVENTH
Red satin pleated flap bag with pink and turquoise print, bottom pleated trim, and red piping shoulder strap. 
Label: Zandra Rhodes
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: PU.045.1970
 
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 5"
Length: 5.5"
Strap Drop: 12.25" 

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

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