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Purse Drawings from 1920’s – 40’s

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...

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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...

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