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Extraordinary vintage Patricia Smith Moon Bags. Patricia is a renowned artist. Patricia designed the artwork on the lacquered panels herself. Her business, Moon Bags Inc, Milwaukee, WI was in business from the late 1970's through 1997. All the lacquered flap Moon Bags have a Velcro strip so the panels can be interchanged. She sold her business to Karia Jordan Collections which sold the Moon Bags for a short period of time. Now the Moon Bags are one of the most sought after wearable collectable vintage handbags.

ART TO CARRY!

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.)

	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view I have always favored the Patricia Smith Moon Bags that we sold as needlepoint kits. All are a labor of love and never are alike since the sewer chooses the color thread to use. This is a VERY RARE design and truly beautiful. An Asian theme with an exotic lacquered flap and has a metal sparkling butterfly adornment. And on the backside a large needlepoint colorful butterfly. Metallic thread is used in the butterfly’s center. The Asian theme band is black and with a gold metallic threads background. The interior is lined with ribbed tan satin with a zippered sidewall pocket. Dated 1980. MAGNIFICENT! Measures 10.25" W x 6" H Mint Condition Item# MOON-186 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view A RARE one indeed is this black genuine leather Patricia Smith Moon Bag. The two lacquered handles are painted with Koi fish swimming around a flowing ribbon. The rare and unique item is a hand painted "Patricia Ann". Many of her Moon Bags were painted by her employees but this gem was painted and designed by herself and signed. The interior is lined with black satin with a zippered sidewall pocket. SIMPLY AMAZING! Measures 11" W x 7" H (not including the handles) Excellent Condition Item# MOON-187 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view The needlework on this RARE Patricia Smith Moon Bag to amazing with so much detail. This handbag most has taken hours and hours to complete. The colors and design compliment the stunning lacquered flap. The front and backside has one continuing design. The interior is lined with tan-colored satin with a long zippered sidewall pocket. IMPRESSIVE DETAIL! Measures 10.5" W x 6.5" H Excellent Condition Item# MOON-188 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view Tucked away and never used is this extraordinary roomy “Patricia Smith Moon Bag” from 1987. A bold art deco lacquered flap compliments the light beige genuine leather bag textured to look like snakeskin. There is a tuck away cross the body leather shoulder strap. Two Moon Bag paper tags and the original stuffing paper remain inside. The interior is lined with pale gold grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket. A COLLECTOR'S DREAM and a UNIQUE handbag to carry! Meaures 14" W x 8" H Mint Condition Item# MOON-185 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view This is a RARE HUGE black genuine leather "Moon Bag" by Patricia Smith from the 80's. There is a lacquerd mod art handle that is large and slips onto your shoulder and a Mod-Art tote handle. The interior is lined with black fabric with a black leather open sidewall pocket. A VINTAGE GEM! Measures 16" W x 11" H (not including the handles) Excellent Condition Itm# MOON-186 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view A VERY LARGE RARE envelope thin Patricia Smith Moon Bag . Wet look beige genuine leather trimmed with silver metallic leather. A stunning lacquered plate adorns the flap depicting various jungle animals. The shoulder length white leather strap can be tucked inside for use as a clutch. The interior is lined with grey grosgrain There is a flap snap pocket and an open pocket. Lots of storage for you needed essentials. MARVELOUS! Measures 15" W x 10" H Excellent Condition Item# MOON-131 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view A UNIQUE shaped beige leather Patricia Smith Moon Bag. The lacquered plaque has swirls of different hues of brown and is dotted with Moon Stones and rhinestones. The shoulder length strap is European length. The unused interior is lined with bone colored grosgrain. FASCINATING VINTAGE! Measures 7" W x 8" H Mint Condition Item# MOON-32 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view Labor-intensive needlepoint Patricia Smith Moon bag wallet Trimmed with black genuine leather embossed to look like lizard skin. The wallet opens to expose an open compartment and a zippered compartment. Then fold put this section and there are another two open pockets. The interior is a combination of textured black leather and back grosgrain fabric. Tucked away and never used. AMAZING! Measures 7.5" W x 4" H (folded) Mint Condition Item# MOON10-SL-13 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view A very DISTINCTIVE Patricia Smith Moon Bag covered with pebbled genuine leather trimmed with faux black leather. Breaking away from the lacquered flap is a lacquered triangle with clear smoke grey stones dotting the artwork. There is a tuck away European length shoulder strap. The interior is lined with black grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket. Measures 14"W x 8" H Mint Condition Item# MOON-09 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view A VERY UNIQUE huge Patricia Smith Moon Bag . White genuine leather shoulder purse with gathered panels of rose, turquoise and blue leather embellishing the large flap. A floral lacquered circle adds even more appeal. Under the flap is a long zippered compartment lined in pale gold grosgrain, The compartment has a zippered sidewall pocket. A great retro purse to carry wearing your favorite pair of faded jeans. SMASHING! Measures 16.5" W x 9" H Excellent Condition Item# MOON-148 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view A whimsical lady in a very large hat with a colorful stone adorns this asymmetrical lacquered flap by Patricia Smith. The genuine leather Moon bag is a beautiful blue metallic color. There is a European length tuck away shoulder strap. The interior is lined with black grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket. STUPENDOUS VINTAGE! Measures 14.5 W x 8" H Excellent Condition Item# MOON10-SL-12 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view This is a very rare hexagon shaped petite Moon Bag by Patricia Smith. A beige wet look lather panel is on the front and back with white leather sides an tuck away white leather shoulder length strap. The purse is trimmed with gold metallic piping. The flap is adorned with a plate with artsy flowers and leaves. Three large embellished brass buttons and glittering rhinestones adorn the plate. The interior is lined with tan grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket. STUNNING RETRO! Measures 11" W x 8" H Excellent Condition Item# MOON-155 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view Huge "Patricia Smith" Moon Bag created with a colorful Kilim rug and tan genuine leather. Patricia designed a lacquered plate that adorns the front tied with dark brown leather thongs. The interior is lined with ecru colored grosgrain and sports two seperate compartments. A WORK OF ART and SUCH FUN! Measures 15" W x 9.5" H Mint Condition Item# MOON-97 SOLD
	Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view A very DISTINCTIVE Patricia Smith Moon Bag covered with gray abstract textured genuine leather. Breaking away from the lacquered flap is a lacquered circle with a unique abstract deisgn. There is a tuck away European length shoulder strap. The interior is lined with black grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket.Perfect with a black slacks are a little black dress. SO MODERNISTIC! Measures 10"W x 6" H Mint Condition Item# MOON-144 SOLD

Please see another view

I have always favored the Patricia Smith Moon Bags that we sold as needlepoint kits. All are a labor of love and never are alike since the sewer chooses the color thread to use. This is a VERY RARE design and truly beautiful. An Asian theme with an exotic lacquered flap and has a metal sparkling butterfly adornment. And on the backside a large needlepoint colorful butterfly. Metallic thread is used in the butterfly’s center. The Asian theme band is black and with a gold metallic threads background. The interior is lined with ribbed tan satin with a zippered sidewall pocket. Dated 1980. MAGNIFICENT!

Measures 10.25" W x 6" H

Mint Condition

Item# MOON-186

SOLD

Please see another view

A RARE one indeed is this black genuine leather Patricia Smith Moon Bag. The two lacquered handles are painted with Koi fish swimming around a flowing ribbon. The rare and unique item is a hand painted "Patricia Ann". Many of her Moon Bags were painted by her employees but this gem was painted and designed by herself and signed. The interior is lined with black satin with a zippered sidewall pocket. SIMPLY AMAZING!

Measures 11" W x 7" H (not including the handles)

Excellent Condition

Item# MOON-187

SOLD

Please see another view

The needlework on this RARE Patricia Smith Moon Bag to amazing with so much detail. This handbag most has taken hours and hours to complete. The colors and design compliment the stunning lacquered flap. The front and backside has one continuing design. The interior is lined with tan-colored satin with a long zippered sidewall pocket. IMPRESSIVE DETAIL!

Measures 10.5" W x 6.5" H

Excellent Condition

Item# MOON-188

SOLD

Please see another view

Tucked away and never used is this extraordinary roomy “Patricia Smith Moon Bag” from 1987. A bold art deco lacquered flap compliments the light beige genuine leather bag textured to look like snakeskin. There is a tuck away cross the body leather shoulder strap. Two Moon Bag paper tags and the original stuffing paper remain inside. The interior is lined with pale gold grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket. A COLLECTOR'S DREAM and a UNIQUE handbag to carry!

Meaures 14" W x 8" H

Mint Condition

Item# MOON-185

SOLD

Please see another view

This is a RARE HUGE black genuine leather "Moon Bag" by Patricia Smith from the 80's. There is a lacquerd mod art handle that is large and slips onto your shoulder and a Mod-Art tote handle. The interior is lined with black fabric with a black leather open sidewall pocket. A VINTAGE GEM!

Measures 16" W x 11" H (not including the handles)

Excellent Condition

Itm# MOON-186

SOLD

Please see another view

A VERY LARGE RARE envelope thin Patricia Smith Moon Bag . Wet look beige genuine leather trimmed with silver metallic leather. A stunning lacquered plate adorns the flap depicting various jungle animals. The shoulder length white leather strap can be tucked inside for use as a clutch. The interior is lined with grey grosgrain There is a flap snap pocket and an open pocket. Lots of storage for you needed essentials. MARVELOUS!

Measures 15" W x 10" H

Excellent Condition

Item# MOON-131

SOLD

Please see another view

A UNIQUE shaped beige leather Patricia Smith Moon Bag. The lacquered plaque has swirls of different hues of brown and is dotted with Moon Stones and rhinestones. The shoulder length strap is European length. The unused interior is lined with bone colored grosgrain. FASCINATING VINTAGE!

Measures 7" W x 8" H

Mint Condition

Item# MOON-32

SOLD

Please see another view

Labor-intensive needlepoint Patricia Smith Moon bag wallet Trimmed with black genuine leather embossed to look like lizard skin. The wallet opens to expose an open compartment and a zippered compartment. Then fold put this section and there are another two open pockets. The interior is a combination of textured black leather and back grosgrain fabric. Tucked away and never used. AMAZING!

Measures 7.5" W x 4" H (folded)

Mint Condition

Item# MOON10-SL-13

SOLD

Please see another view

A very DISTINCTIVE Patricia Smith Moon Bag covered with pebbled genuine leather trimmed with faux black leather. Breaking away from the lacquered flap is a lacquered triangle with clear smoke grey stones dotting the artwork. There is a tuck away European length shoulder strap. The interior is lined with black grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket.

Measures 14"W x 8" H

Mint Condition

Item# MOON-09

SOLD

Please see another view

A VERY UNIQUE huge Patricia Smith Moon Bag . White genuine leather shoulder purse with gathered panels of rose, turquoise and blue leather embellishing the large flap. A floral lacquered circle adds even more appeal. Under the flap is a long zippered compartment lined in pale gold grosgrain, The compartment has a zippered sidewall pocket. A great retro purse to carry wearing your favorite pair of faded jeans. SMASHING!

Measures 16.5" W x 9" H

Excellent Condition

Item# MOON-148

SOLD

Please see another view

A whimsical lady in a very large hat with a colorful stone adorns this asymmetrical lacquered flap by Patricia Smith. The genuine leather Moon bag is a beautiful blue metallic color. There is a European length tuck away shoulder strap. The interior is lined with black grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket. STUPENDOUS VINTAGE!

Measures 14.5 W x 8" H

Excellent Condition

Item# MOON10-SL-12

SOLD

Please see another view

Please see another view

This is a very rare hexagon shaped petite Moon Bag by Patricia Smith. A beige wet look lather panel is on the front and back with white leather sides an tuck away white leather shoulder length strap. The purse is trimmed with gold metallic piping. The flap is adorned with a plate with artsy flowers and leaves. Three large embellished brass buttons and glittering rhinestones adorn the plate. The interior is lined with tan grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket. STUNNING RETRO!

Measures 11" W x 8" H

Excellent Condition

Item# MOON-155

SOLD

Please see another view

Huge "Patricia Smith" Moon Bag created with a colorful Kilim rug and tan genuine leather. Patricia designed a lacquered plate that adorns the front tied with dark brown leather thongs. The interior is lined with ecru colored grosgrain and sports two seperate compartments. A WORK OF ART and SUCH FUN!

Measures 15" W x 9.5" H

Mint Condition

Item# MOON-97

SOLD

Please see another view

A very DISTINCTIVE Patricia Smith Moon Bag covered with gray abstract textured genuine leather. Breaking away from the lacquered flap is a lacquered circle with a unique abstract deisgn. There is a tuck away European length shoulder strap. The interior is lined with black grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket.Perfect with a black slacks are a little black dress. SO MODERNISTIC!

Measures 10"W x 6" H

Mint Condition

Item# MOON-144

SOLD