Posted 11 years ago
bobogal
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These are some of the vintage carpet/tapestry handbags in my collection. I have a soft spot for carpet bags, not sure why though!
Wiki describes carpets bags as such:
A carpet bag is a traveling bag made of carpet, commonly from an oriental rug, ranging in size from a small purse to a large duffel bag.
Such bags were popular in the United States and Europe during the 19th century. They are still made to this day, typically as women's decorative small luggage and purses, although typically no longer out of old carpets.
The carpetbaggers of the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War were given their name from this type of luggage which they carried.
From the Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886 "The old-fashioned carpet bag (Fig. 1) is still unsurpassed by any, where rough wear is the principal thing to be studied. Such a bag, if constructed of good Brussels carpeting and unquestionable workmanship, will last a lifetime, provided always that a substantial frame is used."
very nice!!!! :)
I love the 3rd one the best...
Thanks Sean and DrFluffy! My personal fave is a brown one which is not here. I have to go find a photo.
Your very welcome bobogal!!!
Thanks bobogal for sharing the description of a "Carpet Bag", heard the term for years, but never thought to investigate, learned something new today, been a good day :-)
Thanks george, aghcollect, kerry and mike for loving my carpet bags! kerry, happy to have shared something, I learn lots from your posts :)
Aim, thanks for the appreciation.
pawsitrack, thanks for the love.