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Exciting news...Mary Frances Accessories took home the 2004 Award for Accessories Designer of the Year at the 29th annual award at the Dallas Fashion Awards, competing among other star-quality designers you know! Year after year, Mary Frances introduces fine and fanciful handbags recognized by her many fans.
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By agreement with Mary Frances, her products are not included in storewide sales, discount, or coupon offers
 
mfr1322s.jpg Mary Frances Fruit Cocktail
$156.00
MFR2b.1322
Cute bag measures 8-1/2 x 2 inches on rectangular leather base, 5-1/2 inches tall. It is covered in gently gathered and tucked fabrics, a collage of ultrasuede, silk, velvet and sheers. The colors are coral orange, raspberry pink, green, sage, sand, yellow and pearl white. Cluster of beads work in pearlescent flowers, metal disks, stones and glass. This bag has antiqued brass frame that includes a cap on top that closes with clasp. When opened, the cap folds back on a hinge, and purse can be opened. Interior lined in brown satin with small open pocket. Beaded shoulder cord can be tucked inside to use as clutch.
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mfr1323s.jpg Mary Frances Wisteria
$156.00
MFR2c.1323
This is a romantic handbag as it is done on satin gold frame, with fabric covered in delicate crocheted lace. Measures 10-3/4 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches. The underlying fabric front-to-back is antique green, covered in the taupe lace. Sides are rich terracotta/gold brocade. All surfaces have bits of beading and floral clusters, ther are shimmering mother-of-pearl color flower beads, dark sage, plum, golden topaz and lavender colors. Silk and sheer fabric petals glow in metallic weaves with brown, terracotta, sage and plum. Top clasp has clear crystals set in top. Inside lined in brown satin with small open pocket. Beaded shoulder strap is detachable for storage.
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mfr1358s.jpg Mary Frances Dreamy
$160.00
MFR2d.1358
This bag is a yummy warm glow of colors, a hint of animal print on harvest gold/wheat sheer print fabric gathered over front and back, the sides and bottom are pearly gold leather. Measures 10.5 x 5.25 x 2 inches. Front and back are embellished with stone and shell nuggets, beads and crystals, in colors of gold, bronze, peach, pink and green. Ornamental antiqued brass hardware adds oldworld appeal on the front. Full zip top with leather/beaded pull. Interior lined in gold with small open pocket. Has 21 inch heavy chain shoulder strap threaded with gold leather for elegance.
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mfr97236s.jpg Mary Frances Flirty Flamingo
$199.00
MFR2j.97236
Hard shell construction, opens from hinged bottom, closes with flap over the top and magnetic snap. Measures 5 x 5.5 x 3 inches. Front and back are covered in natural woven straw, surrounded by black and brown seed beads. The front has a pair of gilt flamingos in lower left, and the larger flamingo to the right, that is made with pink beads, golden cord, and plum/pink feathers! Palm tree above has green ribbon trunk and brown/lime beaded fronds, wood bead coconuts. A large flower to left is coral mother-of-pearl petals with gilt leaves. Sky and ocean suggested wit the swirles of marine blue ribbon and aqua/sand beads, yellow crystals for the sun. Wow! Beads wrap around short curved handle, interior lined in green print fabric.
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mfr1265s.jpg Mary Frances Bold
$154.00
MFR2n.1265
12 x 5.5 x 3 inches, this bag will keep its elegant shape in the heavy embossed LEATHER that is a creamy offwhite color. Seams are accented with black leather. Front and back have net and ribbon, jet black crystals embroidered into a vine motif, the front has the large fabric flower with rhinestone center. Under the sheer petals are yarn and beaded tassels, very feminine and vintage appeal. Chrome hardware frame has clasp on top that is covered with dragonfly charm. Interior lined in black with small open pocket. 36 inch beaded strap.
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mfr1208s.jpg Mary Frances Citrus
$180.00
MFR2a.1208
You will find yourself pulling this bag out with delight because it is beautiful, stylish and functional! Measures 7 x 3.25 inches on soft fabric bottom, rises 7.5 inches at center and 13 inches across curved top. Reinforced shape is covered with the pretty stiped fabric in bright lemon lime, peach and aqua. It is accented with sewn beads and sequins that add antique gold and amber brown colors in addition to those carried in the fabric. The top edge of bag has light avocado smooth leather with bead and crystal details. Full zipper top with thong tassel on pull. Interior lined in lagoon blue/green silk with small inner pocket. The dual handles are bright turquoise blue smooth leather. Comes with turquoise blue handbag charm on key chain.
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mfrmini166s.jpg Mary Frances Mini Bold Too
$78.00
MFR2r.mini166
Small flap case style mini-bag, measures 7-1/4 x 3-1/2 x 2 inches. Reinforced to keep its shape, covered in reptile embossed ivory-bone color leather. The flap closes with snap. Flap covered in black ribbons, sequins ad beads, with a silk ribbon flower at one corner. Interior lined in camel color fabric. The long shoulder chain can be detached with toggles on each side, so use it like a small clutch too!
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mfrmini168s.jpg Mary Frances Mini Zoom Zoom
$78.00
MFR2s.mini168
Small flap case style mini-bag, measures 7-1/4 x 3-1/2 x 2 inches. Reinforced to keep its shape, covered in soft bright white leather with subtle embossed scale pattern. The flap closes with snap. Flap covered in beads with color sections of fuchsia, rose, green, teal blue, orange, white and brown. Interior lined in champagne fabric. The long shoulder chain can be detached with toggles on each side, so use it like a small clutch too!
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mfr1284s.jpg Mary Frances Role Model
$139.00
MFR2e.1284
Small bag measures 6-1/2 x 5 x 2-1/2 inches. The sides and bottom are heavy black leather without supporting structure, while the front and back are the same textured black leather with support. So this bag will keep its cute shape! The sides join front and back with nicely formed seam. Front and back have black seed and crystal beads sewn into the leather. There are flowers formed from velvet in black, charcoal and silver colors, so the flowers have a darkly glowing look in them. Hematite color glass and crystals at flower centers, and whispers of black fur peak out from behind. Ornate pewter color floral metalwork at the top, with dark metal purse frame behind. The purse closes with clear crystal-studded knobs on top. Interior lined in black satin. The 26 inch strap is the black/charcoal/silver velvet braided together with occasional beads poking out, very comfortable to wear!
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mfr96816s.jpg Mary Frances Paradise
$210.00
MFR2L.96816
Brilliant colors...coral orange, hot pink, peach, and green. Hard shell construction, measures 7.5 x 4.5 x 3 inches. Opens from hinged bottom, closes with snap under flap over top. Interior lined in rose/offwhite scroll print fabric. Bottom of the bag is soft dusty rose velvet-like fabric. On the back, there is a ribbon above this in plum/black/red harlequin design. Most of the bag's back is the satiny silk fabric with floral print. The front has the same fabric almost completely covered by floral sections. The flowers are gilt and beaded in the cherry quartz, red beads, rose, green. The largest center flower has rose/tangerine fabric with frayed edges as the bottom layer, then pale peach stones, then the top gilt and beaded piece. On the bottom are tassels in silk thread. Slender 29 inch strap of leather and beads an chain.
This bag is retired...we will not be able to restock it when our last one is sold!

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mfr97090s.jpg Mary Frances Burlesque
$199.00
MFR2w.97090
Frilly fun dressy bag in smaller size. Measures 5-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches at the bottom, curves in and out again up to 5 inches tall. Hard shell construction, opens from hinged bottom, closes with snap under flap over top. Interior lined in black-and-white plaid. Outside covered in black and champagne color velvets, edged with ribbon between colors. The bottom has black net and black satin ruffles. Front has a large flower on top made with champagne yellow stone petals, smoky beaded loop petals, and gilt leaves on top. More gilt medallions on the middle section of front, accented with gold pearls, clear and gray stones with a hint of peach. More of the smoke beaded loops dance above the ruffles, and 3 orange/white beads dangle freely. The two formed handles are wrapped in black leather and smoke beads, some yellow/black beads dangling near the base.
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mfr96856s.jpg Mary Frances Beating Drum
$210.00
MFR2q.96856
Small binocular-shaped bag, measures 4-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches on oval bottom, 5-1/2 inches tall, 5-1/2 x 2-3/4 inches on the oval top. Hard inner shell construction. Opens from hinged bottom, closes with snap under flap over top. The interior is lined in wild jungle print fabric. The back of bag is covered in richly embossed black leather with polished finish. The same leather on top and sides of the front. Front and back are edged in metallic bronze leather, this leather appears again dividing design areas on the front, and as the slender 22 inch straps. On the front, the top corners have hair-on leather in tan/black leopard print. Bottom center are patches of brown, tan and black leather with various textured prints, covered by a trio of large stone dangles in golden yellow/orange and amber colors. Gilt beads included in these dangles match the gilt look of the filigree bars at center and extending into the straps. The filigree bars hold tigers-eye stone beads. Center top is a large square of carnelian, or similar translucent orange stone.
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mfr1245s.jpg Mary Frances Gem
$146.00
MFR2z.1245
Classic envelope clutch bag, measures 13 x 5-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches. Reinforced fabric covered construction will keep its shape. Front and back are burnout velvet, the underlying smooth fabric print is peachy-beige and purple, the velvet freeform shapes are olive/avocado green. Beading on the back in olive and hematite scattered throughout. The outer edges are beaded in a vine of plum and the same olive/hematite seed beads. A flap over the front is made in bronze leather with elegant embossed snake print. At the center is crinkled gold sheer fabric ribbon, the edges ruffled simply. The inside of ribbon is metallic gold woven with black, covered with bronze and hematite beads, frosted gold crystals, purple amethyst and glass beads, bits of other colors. Underside of flap and interior of bag lined in bronze satin silk, small open pocket. Flap closes with hidden magnetic snap. Chain and leather strap has bronzed bead tassels, and can be tucked inside when not wanted.
This bag has been retired...we cannot restock it once our last one is sold!

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mfr96510s.jpg Mary Frances Nirvana
$185.00
MFR2y.96510
Muted, yet lively small bag. Measures 7-3/4 x 4-3/4 x 3 inches. Hard inner shell construction, opens from hinged bottom, closes with magnetic snap under flap over top. Padded fabric covering is a woven stripe with southwest flair, brick, teal, blue, wheat, black, burgundy, fuchsia and apple green are some of the colors we see. Brown leather extends back-to-front flap, accented on the front with large silvery medallion that has more silver charms dangling from its edge. Natural brown and green jasper stones work with shell and wood beads. On the front, the lower corners are beaded in mosaic design of white, brown, green, lime and black. The beading is separated from fabric by brown nubuck strip. Interior of bag is lined in brick orange color printed fabric. The wood beaded handle has beaded top section to mimic the designs in body of bag nicely!
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mfr72187s.jpg Mary Frances Silver Garden
$190.00
MFR2f.72187
Useful size of bag, dressy or not. Made with silver/gray leather that has satin sheen, and accented with jet black/metallic silver. Measures about 12 x 6 x 3 inches in soft construction to work around personal items. The silver/gray leather has appliqued black leather leaves, beaded vines, and jet crystal flowers. Flap over the top is trimmed with reptile embossed black patent leather, closes with snap. Interior is lined in elegant silk print of dark neutrals, has small zipper pocket. Both sides have black leather tassels under silver metal cones. 28 inch shoulder strap is detachable!
This bag is retired...we will not be able to restock it once our last one is sold!

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mfr1164s.jpg Mary Frances Flustered
$170.00
MFR2m.1164
This soft bag will work anywhere and all year. Measures 14 inches across and 6.75 inches tall at the center, taller on the sides as its graceful shape works up into the shoulder strap. Under the ruffles is a taupe brown ultrasuede body. The ruffles include paisley print and sheer fabrics, the colors are beige, brown, khaki, taupe. Dots of beads in lime, bronze and turquoise. The top edge is decorated with natural jute ribbon, mother-of-pearl disks, wood and other beads as well as turquoise chips. On the front is a larger medallion of turquoise stone surrounded by wood and woven jute, a fringe of the same hanging from it. Full zip top, interior lined in brown fabric with small open pocket. As the sides rise into the woven jute handle, you will appreciate the natural adornments popping out everywhere!
This bag is retired...we will not be able to restock it once our last one is sold!

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mfr97012s.jpg Mary Frances Gold Leaf
$220.00
MFR2k.97012
Small bag with hard inner shell construction, measures 7-3/4 x 4 x 3 inches. Opens from hinged bottom, closes with magnetic snap under flap over top. Back and bottom of front covered in padded fabric that feels like a light weave with metalli silver threads and print of taupe, mustard, brown, light blue. The top of front and back have beading in gold and light brown, edges trimmed in bronze metallic leather. The front is further embellished with dark ivory velvet strips twists over the fabric and secured with yellow stones. The same yellow stones, like citrine and catseye, cover the top, upon which with the 3 ornate gilt flowers are arranged. More golden pearl, crystal and glass accents on the flowers, and dripping down the horizontal center, including a large gilt leaf at center. Interior lined in light color print fabric. The short handles are the bronze leather with dark ivory velvet wrapped around, capturing the yellow stones.
This bag is retired...we will not be able to restock it once our last one is sold!

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mfr96805s.jpg Mary Frances Blue Lagoon
$230.00
MFR2h.96805
8-1/2 x 4 x 2 inches, bag has hard inner shell construction, opens at hinged bottom and closes with magnetic snap under flap over top. Interior lined in a denim blue color fabric print. Exterior is covered in woven fabric that is dark royal blue with a hint of violet/blue metallic in the threads. The front and back edges are trimmed in dark green leather with topstitch accent. Around the front sides are iridescent purple beads and purple stones at the top. Green/aqua coral-like branches frame the center flower of icy green glass and blue sodalite petals. Small flowers in peacock pearls, purple and green stones fill the open space. 36 inch beaded and braided strap.
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mfrmini159s.jpg Mary Frances Mini Bold
$88.00
MFR2p.mini159
Heavy embossed leather in a creamy offwhite color in a little bag that measures 7 x 4.25 x 2.25 inches. Black ribbon, sequins and crystals are embroidered into vines and leather, on the front are more sheer ribbon petals of flowers with yarn and beaded tassels raining down. Blackened silver frame with top clasp. Interior is divided with center coin purse that closes, all compartments lined in champagne fabric. Long blackened silver chain can be tucked inside out of the way or detached!
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Please note...we review and measure one bag for each description above, but individually handcrafted bags can vary slightly, particularly fabric arrangement and strap lengths...no two are ever exactly alike!
Not sure how big the bag is? Try comparing our measurements against another bag you already own!
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