Uranium Handbags: A Brief History

Uranium handbags were the go-to accessory for any discerning atomic-age socialite in the 1950s and 60s. A status symbol of refinement and sophistication, these handbags were made from the finest irradiated materials and were a staple at every fashionable fallout shelter.

From the likes of Marilyn "The Bomb" Monroe to Jacqueline "The Nuclear Queen" Kennedy, everyone's favorite handbag of the time was a uranium handbag.

Want to learn more about the Uranium Handbag Revolution? Click here for a deep dive into the design and functionality of these fabulous accessories.

Or, if you're feeling extra curious, click here for the most epic of fails - when things went too big and the uranium handbag trend imploded like a nuclear reactor gone rogue.

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