Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Vintage Thingies Thursday


Thanks again to Suzanne for hosting this weekly feature. Make sure you check out the other cool vintage things on her blog Coloradolady.




I have some vintage handbags to share this week.



To the left is the one I am currently carrying. It is a very fine threaded tapestry. The strap is leather. Nice and roomy on the inside.










Did your mom or grandma carry one like the one on the right? My grandma had one like this and it is my favorite. When I carry this bag, I get a lot of comments.






The last one is a small bag. It is a funny shape and doesn't have a flat bottom so it is difficult to carry.


Can't wait to see what the other ladies have to share this week!





25 comments:

^..^Corgidogmama said...

Those purses are just beautiful, still look terrific, and are still trendy for today!
You're a lucky ducky to have them.

Marjorie (Molly) Smith said...

These are so very lovely, I know you are proud of them, and who wouldn't be.

Anonymous said...

Lovely little handbags...my fav's the second one too :)

Protector of Vintage said...

What a beautiful collection! I enjoyed visiting your lovely blog. Take care~

Unknown said...

These are great, so sturdy. I'm glad you use them regularly!

CC said...

I love all the bags, the one at the bottom being my favorite. They're just wonderful. Happy VTT and have a lovely day..

Coloradolady said...

I think my aunt had a purse like the second one. These brought back some memories...I love these purses...very nice! Have a wonderful week.

The Blonde Duck said...

Stopped in to say hi!

Miri said...

Wonderful purses...don't you just feel like Queen Elizabeth with one of those on your arm! So elegant!

Cricket said...

Oh, I love them! I love vintage accessories. Use them with pride (and the knowledge that people like me are drooling over them).

Susan said...

A lovely collection of tapestry bags. My mother had one. These are well cared for; I see why you get such lovely comments.

Reading Rosie said...

I remember my mother carrying one that looked just like the 2nd photo. They are very beautiful and now I wish I had my mothers.

gin said...

Those are great treasures to have.

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

Fabulous handbags. I love the colors!

farmlady said...

These purses are lovely. These days it seems like we need huge bags to carry everything and something got lost in the beauty of them.
Such nice workmanship. I wonder what they cost when they were new?

The Raggedy Girl said...

Great handbags. Such soft colors.
Happy Vintage Thingies Thursday
from Roberta Anne

Elaine said...

Lovely, lovely purses....or as my Mom and Grandmothers would have said....pocketbooks!
Elaine :)

Anonymous said...

The 'old bags' are gorgeous! I especially like the black one with roses. I also love that you use them, rather than just collecting them.

The Tiquehunters Wife said...

Wow! Your purses are all a delight the eyes! I think I love the last one the best!
Enjoyed!
Blessings to you!
Claudia O.

JEWELGIRL said...

Lovely tapestry bags. I haven't
seen them for sale anywhere for
years. Wonderful VVT!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty handbags. I like the old "train bags" that were done in tapestry also.

Anonymous said...

What beautiful handbags and how wonderful that you are not afraid to use them.

Patty said...

You have a terrific collection! I love all three of them. And, it's really great that you still use these. You're giving me ideas for next week's VTT.

Roslyn said...

Your handbags are classics-good for you to re-purpose them so lovingly.
Roslyn

Jan Ely said...

Love all of them! How nice to have a vintage wardrobe of purses from which to choose!