1920s - 1930s History of Jarrolds Department Store. Free UK Delivery on Orders of £50

(source) Let me tell you a secret...some of the best 1940's handbags are from the 1980's. Wait what? Well, what I mean is, you can find two very similar black faux leather clutch handbags that are nearly identical despite being made 40 years apart, and the 1940's bag can set you back 100$ plus- but the 1980's bag will usually be under 20$ bucks. So what's a retro gal to do? Now, I'll be flat out honest, I really don't like the elitist sec of the vintage community that looks down upon people…

1930s purses, handbags, and evening bags were essential fashion accessories for women. Practical in purpose and unique in design, they were plainly embellished but novel in shape and sculpture. Designing on a dime was the way of the 1930s, and women's bags reflected these constraints during the day while casting them off in the evening.

1930s purses, handbags, and evening bags were essential fashion accessories for women. Practical in purpose and unique in design, they were plainly embellished but novel in shape and sculpture. Designing on a dime was the way of the 1930s, and women's bags reflected these constraints during the day while casting them off in the evening.

Brown crocodile skin bag, 1930s