Abstract: A touch-activated purse illumination assembly having a base unit housing a circuit assembly, a power source and at least one elongated light emitting portion. Touch sensitive switching means are included in the circuit assembly, and feature a pair of partially exposed electrical contacts on the exterior of the base housing unit. After being activated by the touch sensitive switching means, the light emitting portion is energized by the power source for a preset amount of time.

Abstract: The present invention provides an illumination device that may be used in conjunction with a purse, handbag, or other type of bag. The present invention also provides a durable purse illumination device with a flexible illumination assembly that can be switched on by the mere touch of a users hand, and has a timed illumination period. This is accomplished with a purse illumination assembly having a base housing unit containing a power supply and electronic circuitry and light-emitting portions in communication with the base housing unit.