According to Henrietta’s Handbag site:
Lucite purses got their start in the early 1950’s, when post war technology came up with the idea for a higher class of plastic called lucite. This material was ideal for use in boxy style handbags and could be manufactured in opaque or translucent color. Decorations were easy to add and included confetti, shells, flowers, or just about anything else you could stick on a purse!

We have a few adorable bags brought in by a local collector!

MW Handbags Vintage Purse 1950’s Unique Lucite & Metal

MW Handbags

Listed on eBay, starting bid 99 cents! Auction ends Feb. 6, 2010

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Vintage Lucite ROUND Hard Box PURSE Retro White

White Lucite Purse

Listed on eBay, starting bid 99 cents! Auction ends Feb. 6, 2010

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