by Kathy Gunderson | Jul 18, 2026
← Museum Jane Salfati Purse Jane Salfati purses date primarily to the 1920s - 1930s. She was a highly sought-after French Art Deco designer based in Paris. Her antique evening bags are well-known for their ornate craftsmanship, often incorporating 17th and 18th...
by Kathy Gunderson | Jul 18, 2026
← Museum Jane Salfati Purse Jane Salfati purses date primarily to the 1920s - 1930s. She was a highly sought-after French Art Deco designer based in Paris. Her antique evening bags are well-known for their ornate craftsmanship, often incorporating 17th and 18th...
by Kathy Gunderson | Apr 28, 2025
← Museum Art Nouveau Purse C.1910, Art Nouveau leather and velvet purse. The leather was decorated with pyrography (burning a design into leather). A rare technique used on an antique purse. France. Collection of Paula Higgins Details Date: 1910s Materials: Leather,...
by Kathy Gunderson | Jan 25, 2025
← Museum 1900 Postcard Coin Purse Early 1900 postcard coin purse. Leather postcards were very popular at the beginning of the 20th century, they were often very humorous and were sent through the mail. In this case, one of those postcards became a coin purse....
by Jennifer Whitehair | May 4, 2023
← Museum Souvenir of the North African Campaign Buying souvenirs for loved ones was unusual during World War II. Soldiers in areas that had been secured would trade for souvenirs that they would then send back home. This purse from North Africa 1943 was acquired by...
