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An insert can be used to preserve a portable, flexible receptacle such as a handbag. The insert has a filler contained in a flexible enclosure. The filler has a volume and a shape-altering capability that can non-destructively accommodate and support the receptacle internally, without misshaping it.

An insert can be used to preserve a portable, flexible receptacle such as a handbag. The insert has a filler contained in a flexible enclosure. The filler has a volume and a shape-altering capability that can non-destructively accommodate and support the receptacle internally, without misshaping it. The desiccating pack is held by the enclosure and is positioned inside the receptacle to reduce moisture and the risk of damage to the receptacle.

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1. A removable insert configured for insertion into and for preservation of a handbag, said handbag defining an interior volume, and said removable insert comprising: A. a pillow-like insert comprising: i. a flexible enclosure comprising an air-permeable fabric;ii. a fibrous filler selected from the

1. A removable insert configured for insertion into and for preservation of a handbag, said handbag defining an interior volume, and said removable insert comprising: A. a pillow-like insert comprising: i. a flexible enclosure comprising an air-permeable fabric;ii. a fibrous filler selected from the group consisting of polystyrene microbeads, expanded polystyrene, PVC pellets, polyfil, fibrous plastics, polymeric fibers, feathers, seeds, beans, foam, and combinations thereof, wherein said fibrous filler is contained within the enclosure, and wherein said pillow-like insert has plastic properties, elastic properties, or a combination thereof to allow said removable insert, upon insertion into said interior volume of said handbag, to internally support without misshaping said handbag; andB. a desiccating pack comprising a desiccating agent disposed within a sealed envelope, wherein said desiccating pack is located within said flexible enclosure, and is spaced from said flexible enclosure and surrounded by said filler and said envelope segregates said desiccating agent from said fibrous filler. 2. The insert according to claim 1, wherein said filler has an elastic modulus of at most 500 kPa. 3. The insert according to claim 1, wherein said filler has an elastic modulus of at least 2 kPa. 4. The insert according to claim 1, wherein said filler comprises a shape memory material. 5. The insert according to claim 4, wherein said shape memory material comprises a plurality of discrete elements. 6. The insert according to claim 4, wherein said shape memory material comprises a plurality of discrete pellets. 7. The insert according to claim 1, wherein said pack is substantially centered in said enclosure. 8. The insert according to claim 1, comprising: a fragrance packet. 9. The insert according to claim 1, wherein said desiccating pack is removable. 10. The insert according to claim 1, wherein said filler comprises polyurethane foam. 11. The insert according to claim 1, wherein said filler comprises a shape memory foam. 12. The insert according to claim 1, wherein said filler comprises multiple discrete pieces of foam.