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 Karla 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.
The needlepoint purses are a work of art. These purse kits were sold in Yarn Shops and ladies would choose the colors of the needlepoint yarn to go with the canvas artwork for each unique needlepoint purse. Also choosing the lacquered plaques. Once the needlepoint was complete the purse would be sent to Patricia Smith Moon Bags for assembly. Since these were all hand made none are the same.
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.)
