Description
A handbag, also called purse in North American English, is a handled medium-to-large bag ... The modern purse, clutch, pouch or handbag came about in England during the Industrial Revolution, in part due to the increase in travel by railway.
clutch bag - a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand. clutch. handbag, purse, bag, pocketbook - a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb"
Clutch: A small handbag, usually with no straps or handles, that is designed to be carried under the arm or by hand. Clutches are often used as evening bags. Coin Purse: Sometimes called change purses. A coin purse is a small bag designed to hold coins and other small items.
clutch bag (plural clutch bags) A small handbag without a shoulder strap, designed to be held in the hand. A small handbag, usually with no straps or handles, that is designed to be carried under the arm or by hand. Clutches are often used as evening bags. Coin Purse: Sometimes called change purses. A coin purse is a small bag designed to hold coins and other small items.