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Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

bags

Details

Small, medium, or large-sized soft or rigid receptacles, intended for carrying personal articles and usually used as ladies' costume accessories. A bag is closed in on all sides except at the top, where also it generally can be closed, and usually having handles or straps for carrying on the shoulder or in the hand.

Variations

handbags

pocketbooks

hand-bags

pocketbooks (handbags)

pocket books (handbags)

bags (costume accessories)

bag

Narrower Terms

bandolier bags

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