How to Choose the Best Handbag : The History of Handbags

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Carrying neccessities in the 5th century such as food etc does not establish that item a 'handbag'. It was just a medium to haul things from one place to another. Actually, the history of the true handbag dates back to around the 17th century, when carrying things such as coins, mirrors, fans and smelling salts or liquor, were difficult to carry in the pocket. The handbag or pocketbook, was born when fashion dictated that the bulky pockets were hideous. Thus, the pocketbook was born. They took