PURSE NEWS
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Reuse and Recycle – article by Barbara Catanese
Says Barbara: Even if I had been accustomed since my childhood to the idea of reusing, my wardrobe being based mostly on my cousins’ pre-worn clothes, I didn’t take much note of this process, as it was something perfectly natural to me. When I became a collector I...
Perle fur Perle II – by Sabina Schurenberg
There was a PowerPoint Presentation given at the APCS Gathering in Charleston on 10/13/23. It offers highlights from Sabina Schurenberg's soon-to-be-available book, it is her third and final venture into the history of German beaded purses. To view the Powerpoint...
Purse Drawings from 1920’s – 40’s
Our very busy Kathy Gunderson has come upon a collection of purse drawings that may interest you. Here is Kathy’s message about this project: To: APCSFr: Kathy GundersonPurse DrawingsI received a message from Lucia Clerici (APCS member) about a friend...
Plastic Purses – article by Wendy Dager
From (the always-entertaining) Wendy Dager of The Vintage Purse Museum: As promised, here's the link to the article I wrote about plastic handbags for The Vintage Purse Museum. It's very long and there were a lot of complexities (which I tried to simplify because I'm...
Beaded Bags from the Erzgebirge (Germany)
Beaded Bags from the Erzgebirge Author: Bettina LevinOriginally appeared in The Bead Society of Great Britain Journal #140Summer/Autumn 2022Posted here with their permission German APCS member Bettina Levin has written several articles for the Bead Society of Great...
The Torse Bead
Surprise treasure - the TORSE BEAD Author: Vicki Schwager So.... what is it? And, why would a purse collector want it? “Torse” is French for twist. A torse bead is a twisted metal bead, more precisely a twisted French Steel Bead. Some silver and gold ones are...
Member Profile – Frieda Piechnick
Although hers looks like a lifetime collection, Frieda Piechnick only started collecting celluloid purses 7 years ago. She makes purses for some of her purse frames, and they are works of art. This is a bit about Frieda along with some jaw-dropping photos you won't...
Member Profile – Lisbet Sjoberg
Lisbet Sjoberg found her way from Sweden to the United States in 1965, at the age of 21, with $300 to her name. Before Lisbet arrived, her sister lived in Washington D.C. and worked at the embassy. She helped Lisbet get a job at Holiday Inn in Baltimore. After...
History of a Purse Maker: Schwestern Landsberger to Marketa
A few years ago I bought a micro petit point purse that has a sterling frame with marcasites and tiny pearls, and scrolled initials on the clasp. It’s very well made. The interior tag reads: Schwestern Landsberger Wien IX. Porzellangasee No. 43. In the pocket is a...
Looking for a way to catalog your collection?
Looking for a way to keep track of the purses you have in your collection? Need a way to sort the list by type or age? Try this spreadsheet created by APCS member Kathy Gunderson