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Purses existed in medieval Europe, when they were called “pockets” and were described in literature as sacks hung on the back by thongs. These pockets contained pomanders, or oranges scented with cloves; flint for starting a fire; and money – but they were used by men only. Soon women caught on, and the rest is history:
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Purses are usually carried by women, though men sometimes carry one as a smaller alternative to a backpack; such a purse is sometimes termed a murse or manbag (portmanteaus "man" with "purse" and "handbag" respectively). It can ... be called a man-purse. Such bags are often similar or identical to messenger bags. Smaller children also use purses, but usually just for show.
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Introduction to the world of purses : One of the most important accessories without which a woman rarely leaves her home is the purse. Whether it is a small one to just keep her money and keys or the larger ones to carry other things too. In the times gone by women used to carry pouches made from various fabrics. They used to be embroidered or adorned with beads. The ladies of the royal family used to carry pouches decorated with semi-precious stones.
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A study was performed on women's purses. A health team went to a local mall and took samples from the bottom of 50 women's purses. The purses were swabbed with cotton swabs along the entire bottom of the purses and placed into special containers. The swabs were then processed at a local laboratory.
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The most popular member in the Duct Tape Fashion family, These purses can have pockets, perfect for all those things women need to carry, compartments, and a strap for carrying. Flap has duct tape fastener, so nothing falls out! Available in small and large, with shoulder/carrying strap. Showcased in Dave Barry's 2002 Christmas Gift Guide!
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Styring found that 95 percent of U.S. women aged 18-64 carry a purse every day, and that they carry two or three purses on a regular basis. Since women make 70 percent of all retail buys, that purse becomes a key purchasing instrument, the only physical link between the home (where needs are created) and the store (where those needs can be fulfilled).
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