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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 04:38:04 AM
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| 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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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 06:04:19 AM
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Go for it! I use several vintage handbags and have a blast carrying them around.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 07:07:50 AM
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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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Hosanna
True Blue Farmgirl
466 Posts
Hosanna
Alton
Virginia
466 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 08:33:48 AM
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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.
www.happilyeverafterhosanna.blogspot.com
www.thewindofheaven.blogspot.com
www.CarolinaRoses.etsy.com
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 3:41:52 PM
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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 !!!!!
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2012 : 5:12:19 PM
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| 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 |
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2012 : 2:56:07 PM
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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!
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 10:47:28 PM
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Patricia: I grew up in that era and I still love those clothes. Enjoy the handbag and use it.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 2:21:37 PM
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| 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 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13620 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13620 Posts |
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Nana Shirl
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Shirley
Kit Carson
Colorado
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2012 : 1:33:10 PM
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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
You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis |
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Wauka Mountain Mama
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Fran
Fairburn
Ga
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2012 : 08:02:25 AM
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I actually find alot of vintage stuff still holds up better than new stuff.
Enjoy them! |
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pennyhenny
True Blue Farmgirl
304 Posts
Missy
Dayton
OH
USA
304 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2012 : 4:22:22 PM
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My daughter only buys vintage bags and trust me she puts them the wringer so to speak but they hold up beautifully.
hugs,
-missy-
Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2012 : 5:58:23 PM
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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.
Wear your catch with pride! |
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michgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
148 Posts
Mary
Glendale
WI
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 5:07:13 PM
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| DEFINITELY USE THEM!! It is sooo fun to use vintage stuff - you'll get lots of compliments I am sure! |
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Sugar Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Pamela Jean
Sugarloaf
Ca
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2012 : 9:11:33 PM
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Here is the one I just picked up.
Pam 
Stand for What's Right!
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Edited by - Sugar Girl on Jul 04 2012 9:18:04 PM |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2012 : 5:56:11 PM
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| That is cute !! |
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 5:25:47 PM
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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
latchiegirl-justacountrygirl@blogspot.com |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 08:54:59 AM
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I love vintage too and using them makes it even better!
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2012 : 8:39:05 PM
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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!)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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