Presented by Wendy Dager

The mid-20th century was a fertile and creative period for handbag design, as designers began experimenting with unusual materials and playful shapes. This seminar will explore the histories, facts, and tantalizing tidbits about this imaginative period of midcentury handbag design with a focus on handbags with ocean and beach-related themes, a popular motif of the time. A dazzling exhibit of corresponding bags and newspaper advertisements will be displayed for your pleasure and eye-candy enjoyment!

Wendy Dager is owner and curator of The Vintage Purse Museum, a massive real-life collection privately housed in Tucson, Arizona, and viewable online. After four decades as a professional freelance writer, researcher, and interviewer, Wendy now focuses solely on recording and sharing handbag history.