Doctor Bag Charm

A doctor’s medical bag is known as a Gladstone bag. J. G. Beard of Westminster, England, designed the first Gladstone bag during the mid-19th century. He named the bag after British Prime Minister William Gladstone, whom Beard deeply admired. Find a variety of Gladstone bags on 1stDibs.

Generally, the simplest way to put a charm on a bag is to slip or clip the hardware on the charm onto one of the rings on the handbag. If a bag doesn't have rings, you can slide a key ring onto the handle and use it as an attachment point for charms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bag charms.

The purpose of a bag charm is mainly to enhance the visual appeal of a handbag. However, the charm can also help people distinguish between two otherwise identical handbags in public places. Shop a selection of bag charms on 1stDibs.