Bagged By The Camera (1938)

Titles read: “BAGGED BY THE CAMERA“. Location of events unknown - probably London. Various new handbags, purses and compacts are seen being used by models. The first handbag is in black suede, with a top piece that folds out to reveal three small mirrors “... so you can look at any part of your head, except inside“, says the commentator. A vanity case-style handbag has several compartments for make-up, comb and perfume. Two novelty clutch bags are seen; one in suede has tiny charms all over it, the other is made of calfskin with a newspaper print. A tiny cocktail purse or compact is decorated with the names of different drinks; two similar purses have the names of writers and playing cards on them. Another compact has a clock face on it “to make sure you won’t be more than half an hour late“. A woman opens the compact and powders her nose. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CL