I just had to have this very sweet 1950's children's pla
stic pocketbook. As soon as I spotted it at Woodstock Antiques in Woodstock, CT, I just had to have it.Back in the 195o's you could buy a handbag like this for a few dollars. In fact you could buy 3 piece toy luggage set for little gals for $4.98.
Today if you are even lucky enough to find children's pocketbooks expect to pay $15.00 -18.00.
Children's pocketbooks in the 1950's were made to look just like mommy's. Often you might find a pocketbook sold with a matching umbrella or make believe high heel shoes. A little girl might have a pocketbook to "play house" with or to use for family outings.
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It certainly does look like and adult handbag!
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Susan and Bentley
Ash Tree......the pocketbook looks so big in the picture, but it is really small.
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So cute! I haven't seen any of these, but will keep my eyes out. I do remember having those wonderful plastic high heel shoes. I felt so pretty and grown up clomping around in those.
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