‘Tis the season when bags are laden with gifts in such a manner that one either needs a sturdy and willing escort or a ‘handy’ pair of parcel holders!
Look no further than these nifty bag carriers consisting of a wooden or cork cylinder with a wire drilled through the center that has two hooks on both ends.
For the convenience of aiding in the overzealous shopper and the hopeful retailer, these simple contraptions were made popular in the 1950s upon the common distribution of paper bags with handles.
Mainly, they eased the tension of the overloaded parcel, but also served as an advertising agent with company logos and slogans printed on the cylinder.
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Although they were a clever scheme to advertise, unfortunately their practicality did not stand the test of time considering the massive size of today’s shopping sacks. So please keep in mind this season to shop local and visit our Star Store to avoid carrying those hefty parcels too far!
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Originally published in the Wetaskiwin Times, November 28, 2019
