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| pnickols |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 04:38:04 AM
I have bought a couple 1940-1950 era purses I just love, one is soo cute in black patent leather with a bakelite handle. Would I be silly to use them ? I really want to use them and not just sit them on a shelf because I love the clothes and look of that time period |
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| katmom |
Posted - Jul 16 2012 : 8:39:05 PM
Pamela,,,LUV that sassy cowgirl handbag!
I luv handbags that express my fun side...and it's fun to have people stop you in a store and ask,,'Where did you get that purse'... :>)
I also keep a few vintage straw type handbags (1960's) in my vintage trailer for both decorations well as storage for small things(mini office supply type stuff, not to mention spare reading glasses! lol!)
>^..^<
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 08:54:59 AM
I love vintage too and using them makes it even better!
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| pnickols |
Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 5:25:47 PM
a trip to the Goodwill and three more handbags ! will have to put a picture up of them. what can I say, they make me feel happy
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 08:06:10 AM
I have also noticed that vintage stuff holds up better than "new" stuff made today.
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| pnickols |
Posted - Jul 05 2012 : 5:56:11 PM
That is cute !! |
| Sugar Girl |
Posted - Jul 04 2012 : 9:11:33 PM
Here is the one I just picked up.
Pam 
Stand for What's Right!
I thought it was fun. |
| michgirl |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 5:07:13 PM
DEFINITELY USE THEM!! It is sooo fun to use vintage stuff - you'll get lots of compliments I am sure! |
| Rosemary |
Posted - Mar 17 2012 : 5:58:23 PM
Sounds like a great purse -- and valuable, too, if the handle is real Bakelite. I remember back in the 50s that patent leather had to have conditioner worked into it or it could crack. If you have a good old-fashioned shoe repair place near you, or some other kind of place where you'd be likely to find someone in the know, you might want to look into that. I seem to remember my mom using Vaseline, rubbing it in, letting it sit for a while, then wiping it all off and polishing it. We did that with patent leather shoes, too. Later on, patent leather became just vinyl, totally different stuff.
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| pennyhenny |
Posted - Mar 17 2012 : 4:22:22 PM
My daughter only buys vintage bags and trust me she puts them the wringer so to speak but they hold up beautifully.
hugs,
-missy-
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| Wauka Mountain Mama |
Posted - Mar 17 2012 : 08:02:25 AM
I actually find alot of vintage stuff still holds up better than new stuff.
Enjoy them! |
| Nana Shirl |
Posted - Mar 02 2012 : 1:33:10 PM
I say...if it makes your heart SING..bless you..enjoy your vintage...my daughter is always part vintage and carries it off quite well if I do say so myself... Smiling at the thought! Nana Shirl
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 4:19:44 PM
I, too, grew up in that era. We wore poodle skirts, circle skirts, can-cans (some people call them crinolines or petticoats), bobby socks and saddle oxfords.
FUN!
FUN!
CJ
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| pnickols |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 2:21:37 PM
Thanks Bonnie, I love the clothes and things. another time that seems a bit more classy and such I guess. am using my handbag and am working on using my scarves too |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 10:47:28 PM
Patricia: I grew up in that era and I still love those clothes. Enjoy the handbag and use it.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| Dorinda |
Posted - Feb 26 2012 : 2:56:07 PM
Patricia I collect old cake plates and serving bowls and platters. I use all of them on my table. So enjoy using your vintage items. I get lots of compliments on my table setting when ever we have guest. I love sharing them.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
| pnickols |
Posted - Feb 22 2012 : 5:12:19 PM
oh thanks, I took one of my black vintage purses to work ! felt so cool using it and it was just big enough for what i needed. I love these accessories from the past guess it works in with me being a History geek |
| fille de ferme |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 3:41:52 PM
Hi Patricia :) I have been using vintage purses since the the 80's, before vintage was the in thing ;) I use them everyday & I wear some vintage clothing, coats, gloves. I also use vintage jewelry, compacts, hats. I love the quality & NO ONE will be standing next to you with the same purse ;) I have shared many memories with elderly ladies & I just love my granny bags :) GO FOR IT !!!!!
Blessings |
| Hosanna |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 08:33:48 AM
Before using them I would make sure the handles are not in danger of breaking off. If they seem sturdy enough, I'd use them for sure! I have a huge collection and I use them very often. I have a 50s wicker handbag that has leather handles on it and I used it so much the leather started to tear away from the hardware. That's why I suggest looking at your handles very carefully before use.
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 07:07:50 AM
Use them!! I love vintage clothes and I think purses and coats are the best way to incorporate them into "everyday life". I used to wear vintage dresses all the time but as I've gotten older I'm not so comfortable in them. Anyway, vintage clothes and accessories are so lovely and have so many details that modern ones don't I think they deserve to be worn and used!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 06:04:19 AM
Go for it! I use several vintage handbags and have a blast carrying them around.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
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