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

Condition: THE FIRST The overall condition is good structurally with some verdigris along the worn bag frame and some darkened spots on the leather tops and bottoms from handling. the folded sides have moderate wear from use and the lining is faded along the top and darkened at the bottom. THE SECOND The overall condition is good with a small hole on the front left bottom where a tassel is attached, and the left beaded strap is detached from the ring handle. The handkerchief has some light soiling. THE THIRD The overall condition is fair with moderate wear along the frame. There is moderate bead loss, most visible is the missing flower and seed beads on each side. The lining has several splits extending from the top frame down to the bottom and the mirror casing is splitting along the fold lines. The reflective coating is starting to degrade along the edges. THE FOURTH The overall condition is very good with no visible issues THE FIFTH The overall condition is fair with several areas along the sides and base of the black exterior leather tone scraped away and the frame has developed a light patina. The suede lining is moderately-heavily soiled on both sides. THE SIXTH The overall condition is good structurally though the frame has developed a light patina and has several scratches resulting in plating loss. The exterior leather has several scratches along the sides and bottom of the bag and some indentations along the top back of the bag near the frame. The interior leather lining has faded from use and has multiple scratches throughout. THE SEVENTH The overall condition is good though the exterior of the bag has darkened, there are several small splits in the satin lining, and the drawstring is missing. THE EIGHTH The overall condition is good structurally though there is moderate darkening and soiling throughout the entire exterior, more so on the bottom and near the opening. The glass handles have some dark spots pitted underneath the tops. THE NINTH The overall condition is very good structurally with an orange colored spot on the interior front lining. THE TENTH The overall condition is good structurally with some color loss throughout the beading, mostly visible on the bottom. The frame has developed a light patina and the interior purple satin lining is gone, save the top edges that are attached to the frame. THE ELEVENTH The overall condition is very good structurally with some darkening of the corners due to use and a couple of spots throughout the lining and label. Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.