All About The Paper Bag: Its History, Inventors and Types Today - Paper Mart Blog
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The big brown paper bag has a long, interesting history. How did this seemingly ordinary invention earn its place in the hearts (and hands) of the everyday consumer? A glimpse back at the history and evolution of the paper bag offers a clue.
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