Purse Collection (page 20)

Dress of the reign of Edward III, 1327-1377.. She wears a gold crown over a hairnet, an ermine-lined mantle over a green dress

Suffragette W. S. P. U Calendar 1911
A small calendar in the colours of the W.S.P.U with a purple circular crest and 1911 in the centre. Has Votes for Women, Womens Social & Political Union in green lettering

Woman in a winter fur coat 1923
Woman wearing a wrap-over outdoor autumn coat made of velour and sitka fox trim. Date: 1923

Advert for Asprey clutch bags 1928
A selection of 1920s clutch handbags, made of various types of leather. Date: 1928

Rainy Day by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a bright red raincoat with her pet dog. Date: 1939

Advert for the National Savings Committee 1947
Keep a firm hold of your shopping drill. Desire! " My dear - the very thing" ! Debate! " But is it worth all that"

Advert for Peter Robinsons men & women accessories 1915
Suggestion of practical christmas gifts for the lady and gentleman. 1915

Advert for Asprey hand bags & clutches 1928
A wide variety of hand bags and clutches, available from Asprey of Bond Street. 1928

Baptist May
BAPTIST MAY Statesman, keeper of the Privy Purse for Charles II. Date: 1629 - 1698

Henry Earl of Manchester
HENRY MONTAGU, first earl of MANCHESTER statesman, lord chief justice and lord high treasurer, holding a purse, appropriately enough. Date: 1563 - 1642

Fortune standing foot globe emptying purse coins
Artokoloro

Jesus Mount Olives 1625-77 Etching state Sheet
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, Fortune flying globe, partly naked, emptying, purse, raised
Drawings and Prints, Print, Fortune flying above the globe, partly naked, emptying a purse in her raised right hand and holding a staff in her left, a winged putto pulling her forelock, after Reni

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Artokoloro

LISBON: AMERICAN TOURIST, 1945. Gertrude LeGendre, an American tourist, photographing boats in the harbor at Lisbon, Portugal. Photographed by Toni Frissell, 1945

Leather hammer
Antique illustration of a leather hammer machine

Silver coins spilling out of open blue purse

Black and white illustration of a ball with a price tag, next to a purse

Black and white illustration of a box of crayons with a price tag, next to a purse

Black and white illustration of a jigsaw puzzle of a snail with a price tag on it, and an open purse

Black and white illustration of a small teddy with a price tag, next to a purse

Black and white illustration of a comic book with a price tag sticking out, next to a purse

Bartender and woman at bar counter

Woman standing with handbag and gesturing, close-up

Woman with handbag holding glass of milk, close-up

CHICAGO: ART INSTITUTE, 1940. Three women leaving the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Photographed by John Vachon, July 1940

MINNESTOTA: WOMEN, 1939. Three women sitting on a stoop of a boarding house in St. Paul, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon in September 1939

BAG MAKERS, 1568. The making and selling of leather bags, pouches, purses and gloves. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

HUPA PURSES AND MONEY. Purses and money of the Hupa Native Americans of northwestern California. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, 1923

Close-up of a 1940s style pin-up girl in front of a vintage F3F biplane
Close-up of a classic 1940s style pin-up girl in front of a vintage F3F biplane

Elegant 1940s style pin-up girl standing in front of an F3F biplane

A woman donates her silk stockings so it could be repurposed as powder bags during
A woman donates her old hosiery so it could be repurposed as powder bags which propel the projectile in big naval and coast defense guns

Charity (oil on panel)
BAL98625 Charity (oil on panel) by Schlesinger, Felix (1833-1910); 41x52 cm; Private Collection; Gemalde Mensing; German, out of copyright

The Misanthrope, 1568 (tempera on canvas)
XIR900296 The Misanthrope, 1568 (tempera on canvas) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Because the world is unfaithful)

Triptych of the Calvary (left panel, the Nativity in the upper section, Saint Francis of Assisi)
XIR897491 Triptych of the Calvary (left panel, the Nativity in the upper section, Saint Francis of Assisi and possibly Saint Julian the Hospitaller in the lower section) (oil on panel) by Weyden

The Convalescent, or The Wounded Man, detail cut by the artist from The Visit
XIR82856 The Convalescent, or The Wounded Man, detail cut by the artist from The Visit to the Convalescent, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran

Still Life with Chess-board, 1630 (oil on panel)
XIR82816 Still Life with Chess-board, 1630 (oil on panel) by Baugin, Lubin (1612/3-63); 55x73 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A Laughing Couple, self portrait of the artist with his wife (Scherzendes Paar), 1596
XAM66132 A Laughing Couple, self portrait of the artist with his wife (Scherzendes Paar), 1596 by Aachen, Johann or Hans von (1552-1616); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; German

Tribute Money, c. 1631 (oil on canvas)
BAL53638 Tribute Money, c.1631 (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 158x225 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; Italian, out of copyright

The Ill-Matched Couple, 1522 (oil on panel)
BAL53508 The Ill-Matched Couple, 1522 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 84.5x63 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; German, out of copyright

John Hervey, Baron Hervey of Ickworth (engraving)
XJF441237 John Hervey, Baron Hervey of Ickworth (engraving) by Loo, Jean-Baptiste van (1684-1745) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Hervey (1696-1745) was an English courtier

Life of Christ, Jesus chasing the merchants from the Temple, preparatory study of
XIR414559 Life of Christ, Jesus chasing the merchants from the Temple, preparatory study of tapestry cartoon for the Church Saint-Merri in Paris

Misanthrope (see also 112981) (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR345972 Misanthrope (see also 112981) (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Detail of The Little Fruit-Seller, 1670-75 (oil on canvas) (see 170100)
XIR336939 Detail of The Little Fruit-Seller, 1670-75 (oil on canvas) (see 170100) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Susanna and the Elders, 1751
XAM65870 Susanna and the Elders, 1751 by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 99x136.5 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Citizens of Leipzig, 1572 (colour engraving)
XIR391466 Citizens of Leipzig, 1572 (colour engraving) by German School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bourgeois de Leipzig; ); German, out of copyright

A young woman seated in an interior, reading a letter (oil on panel)
BAL285679 A young woman seated in an interior, reading a letter (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 25.5x20.5 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

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"Purse: A Timeless Accessory That Tells Stories of Elegance, Tradition, and Adventure" In the year 1934, as Mappin & Webb unveiled their exquisite Ermeto Movado pocket watch through an alluring advertisement, time itself seemed to be encapsulated within this precious accessory. Its intricate craftsmanship and timeless design promised to accompany its owner on countless journeys. Meanwhile, in Falmouth, Cornwall, a crew of skilled fishermen aboard a Scottish purse seiner relied on their trusty tool to bring home bountiful catches from the deep sea. The purse seine net became their ally in capturing shoals of fish with precision and expertise. Across continents in bustling cities like London and Edinburgh, handbag advertisements adorned shop windows alongside military uniforms proudly displaying badges denoting service for Army or Navy. These symbols of duty were complemented by elegant purses that added a touch of sophistication to any ensemble. Amidst the lively atmosphere of a Biergarten in Europe's heartland, waitresses gracefully carried beer tankards while skillfully balancing them upon trays held securely by leather purses slung over their shoulders. Their efficiency mirrored the functionality that purses have provided throughout history - offering convenience without compromising style. And who could forget the classic Tight Scotsman Joke? In jestful banter about kilts and purses displayed for sale in Edinburgh's vibrant markets, humor intertwined with tradition as these cultural icons sparked laughter among locals and visitors alike. Even fashion model Lisa Fonssagrives knew the power that a well-chosen purse could hold when she strutted her stuff at Paddington Station in 1951. With elegance exuding from every pore as she clutched her stylish handbag close to her side, she epitomized how this accessory can elevate one's entire look effortlessly. Throughout timepieces' evolution into ladies' accessories such as Tyme or Ermeto Movado pocket watches, purses have remained steadfast companions.