ESSE Purse Museum, Fashion museum in South Main Street, Little Rock, United States
The ESSE Purse Museum displays hundreds of handbags and their contents, arranged chronologically from 1900 through 1999, reflecting the evolution of feminine accessories.
The museum began as a traveling exhibit by Curatrix Group between 2006 and 2011, before establishing its permanent location in Little Rock during 2013.
Through carefully curated exhibits, the museum presents handbags as mirrors of societal changes, documenting the transformation of women's roles across the twentieth century.
The museum store offers a collection of handbags, jewelry, and accessories from independent makers, with items selected based on ethical business practices.
ESSE Purse Museum maintains one of three dedicated handbag museums worldwide, featuring exhibits that connect purse designs with female identity and social progress.
Location: Little Rock
Inception: 2013
Address: 1510 South Main Street 72202 72202
Phone: +15019169022
Email: info@essepursemuseum.com
Website: http://essepursemuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 34.73397,-92.27328
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:00
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