Julius Resnick Peacock and Ivory leather Handbag, 1960's​​​​

JR, one of the world’s most prolific mid-century handbag brands, whose popular designs are highly collectible today. Julius Resnick’s logos included Resnick, JR, JR USA, JR Miami, JR Florida USA and others, and his styles encompassed a wide variety of shapes and materials. Julius Resnick (1889-1980) was born in Ostryna, Russia (Belarus) to Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Resnick and Chaya Devorah Slotznick Resnick. (It appears that Julius’s original first name was Judel; many emigres Americanized their names upon arrival to the US.) He emigrated to the US in 1904 with three of his six siblings and a brother-in-law. By then his parents were deceased. According to the 1920 US Census, he became a naturalized citizen in 1914. (Credit of the Vintage Purse Museum) This bag features ivory leather and real peacock feathers. Signed wit the JR logo and real peacock feathers in the inside of the purse. This incredible bag measures 11" x 7", and is roomy enough to hold all our 2023 gadgets. Extremely clean and well kept. Some minor wear inside at the close. Color: Beige, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Green Item type: Vintage Fashion style: Costumes Fashion era: 1950's