Stylish 40's Corde' Handbags
Terminology regarding the condition of the Vintage Handbags:
Please remember when buying vintage purses there are normally minor imperfections unless these are very noticable or detract from the style or attractiveness of the item they are not normally mentioned.
LOOKING FOR PERFECTION - VINTAGE IS NOT FOR YOU!
(Mint Condition) MINT - As close to "new" as possible for its age. No problems.
(Excellent Condition) Normal wear expected for age. Any problems are not easily visible.
(Gently Used) Normal wear expected for age. Shows very minimal wear
(Used) A purse that was used everyday. Not abused.... but used, shows more noticeable wear.
(Rest assured I do not sell handbags that are not attractive or fit to carry.)
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Corde' handbags from the 40's. Corde' handbags were created using rows of gimp in unique patterns stitched to a fabric background. Clear Lucite pulls or handles were added to give these handbags and even more distinct look. Tortoise colored Lucite accented others. Advertised in the 1940's as the longest wearing of all the handbag fabrics. This statement seems to ring true since these handbags have traveled through time with refinement, elegance and last ability.
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Joan Crawford posing for a wardrobe photo in the 40's. |
This fantastic long Corde' clutch from the 40's that will surely turn heads. The black gimp is sewn in diamond shape pattern with swirled gimp accenting the two etched Lucite panels. The zipper pull is Lucite with matching etching that matches the Lucite panels. The interior is lined with black grosgrain with a long zippered middle compartment. TREND SETTING VINTAGE FASHION! Measures 17" W x 8.5" H Excellent Condition Item# CORDE-26 $175.00 |
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Dramatic VERY RARE 40's large dark coffee brown Corde' anvil shaped clutch with clear perfect Lucite wings on each side, The clutch opens with a long strong brass zipper. The zipper pull is a tear-dropped shape Lucite. The interior is lined with dark brown grosgrain with 2 small open sidewall pockets. The label inside states Genuine Corde'. IMPRESSIVELY UNIQUE! Measures 15.5" W x 8" H Excellent Condition Item# CORDE40-1 SOLD |
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Simplistic elegant VERY RARE winged design black "WHC" Genuine Weeda black Corde'clutch. The curving brass frame is highlighted by a large amber-colored Lucite tubular bow. The side of the clutch is covered in black grosgrain fabric. The interior is lined with rich black satin with an open small sidewall pocket on each side trimmed with gold piping. There is also a brass zippered sidewall pocket. HOT COUTURE VINTAGE! Measures 14" W x 6.5" H Mint Condition Item# CORDE-27 $225.00
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Chic RARE 1940's black gimp marked inside "Genuine Corde" super long clutch. The flap is very unique which flairs our on each end in a winged shape. A huge etched cleat Lucite latch dominates the front. The interior is lined with black taffeta with two compartments and a middle zippered compartment. SUMPTUOUS VINTAGE! Measures 15.5" W x 8" H Excellent Condition Item# CORDE-25 SOLD
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A UNIQUE Corde' shaped box purse from the 1940's. Most Corde' gimp bags were solid colors of dark blue, brown and black and this copper metallic gimp box purse is rare indeed. A gimp diamond pattern has deco flair. The frame is copper-colored metal with a heavy copper-colored wristlet length chain. The interior is lined with brown satin with an open sidewall pocket. Resting in the pocket is an unwrapped mirror and a brown satin coin purse. A LOVELY RARE TIME TRAVELER! Measures 6" W x 6" H x 5" D Excellent Condition Item# CORDE-SL-70 SOLD |
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This is a VERY RARE deep black super long wedge shaped Corde' clutch. The handle is a thick clear etched Lucite circle. The black gimp is sewn on in sweeping semi circles. The long strong zipper has a Lucite zipper pull. The interior is lined with black satin with an open sidewall pockets and a small lipstick pocket. OVER 70 YEARS AND STILL MAGNIFICENT! Measures 17" W x 9" H Excellent Condition Item# CORDE-41 $225.00
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1945 Mildred Pierce movie starring Joan Crawford
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Corde' handbags were apart of the Golden era of Hollywood era and watching these movies you can always see the Corde' handbags being carried by famous movie stars such as Joan Crawford pictured. This is a rare Corde' petite tulip shaped handbag with a silver metal frame. Adorning the top is a huge tulip shaped Lucite latch in clear and frosted Lucite. The handle is wristlet length. The interior is lined with black grosgrain a slash sidewall pocket. AMAZING VINTAGE! Measures 7.5" W x 7" H Excellent Condition Item# CORDE-26 SOLD
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A very UNIQUE VERY rare petite black Corde' box purse from the 40's. A polygon shape with an ornate gimp pattern. The box purse opens with a hald door on the front. The interior is lined with black taffeta. A CHARMING PURSE FRIM A BYGONE ERA! Measures 5" W x 7" H Excellent Condition Item# CORDE-103 $145.00
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A classic swag very dark chocolate brown Corde' handbag with all the allure of the Golden age. The winged shape on the swag purse compliments the huge etched crystal-clear Lucite zipper pull. The zipper is strong and is solid brass. The interior is lined with dark brown fabric with an open sidewall pocket. UNPARALLELED VINTAGE ARM CANDY! Measures 11" W x 7" H Item# CORDE-42 Mint Condition $145.00
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Phenomenal long RARE 40's warn brown Corde' clutch with a unique silver-colored braid on the bottom. The huge totally rare Lucite zipper pull appears to recede to infinity. The interior is lined with brown satin with an open sidewall pocket which a lipstick pocket. MYSTIFYING! Measures 15" W x 6" H Excellent Condition Item# CORDE-43 $145.00
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40's magazine, Loretta Young carrying a Corde' clutch.
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A unique long 40's black Corde' clutch with a large perfect crystal-clear etched Lucite panel, the panel accents the two pleated designed folds on the front TOTALLY CHIC VINTAGE! The matching Lucite zipper pull has some checking. There is an open compartment on each side of the middle-zippered compartment. All are lined with black taffeta. The zipper compartment has an open sidewall pocket, the label inside states "Genuine Corde'. SO CHIC and CLASSY! Measures 14" W x 7" H Excellent Contion Item# CORDE-44 $125.00
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I named this adorable Corde' swag purse Tiny Tulip because on its Tulip shape. The black gimp has a petal design along the top of the purse. The brass zipper has a small clear Lucite zipper-pull. The interior is lined with black taffeta. AN ALLURING LITTLE VINTAGE GEM! Measures 9" W x 6" W Excellent Condition Item# CORDE-45 $55.00
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