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Woman Thrifts Vintage Purses, Unprepared for 'Weird' Discovery Inside

Woman Thrifts Vintage Purses, Unprepared for 'Weird' Discovery Inside

Summary

A woman in Denver bought vintage purses from a thrift store and found old notes inside. These notes shared personal stories about the purses’ pasts, dating back to the 1930s and 1940s. The woman enjoys the historical connection, although the purses may not have high monetary value.

Key Facts

  • A Denver woman purchased vintage purses from a thrift store for about $4 each.
  • Inside the purses, she found notes detailing their histories.
  • The notes included stories from the 1930s and 1940s.
  • One purse was given as a gift from a university department in 1951.
  • Another purse was handmade during World War II with reused materials.
  • The notes suggest the items have a personal family history.
  • The woman feels these discoveries are treasures despite not being valuable.

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