History of Handbags - From the 14th Century to Today's Bag Designers / 4

-The term "handbag" first came into use in the early 1900's and generally referred to hand-held luggage bags usually carried by men.
-These were an inspiration for new bags that became popularized for women, including complicated fasteners, internal compartments, and locks.
-With this new fashion, jewelers got into the act with special compartments for opera glasses, cosmetics, and fans.
-The 1920's saw a revolution in fashion with varying hemlines and lighter clothing.
-Bags no longer needed to match the outfit perfectly and the rage was for the stylish lady to carry a doll dressed exactly like herself, complete with matching bag for her minature companion!
-The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb inspired Egyptian art on purses.