Tag: Vintage Shopping Bags
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Paper Trails of Consumption: Unearthing the Hidden History of Vintage Shopping Bags
From the humble brown paper sack to the vibrant, silkscreened masterpieces of mid-century modernism, the shopping bag has evolved far beyond its utilitarian function. More than just a vessel for carrying groceries or department store purchases, vintage shopping bags serve as fascinating artifacts, reflecting shifting trends in consumerism, graphic design, and material culture. Their evolution…