Purse Collection (page 5)

David with a sling kills Goliath (litho)
8675945 David with a sling kills Goliath (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David with a sling kills Goliath. 1 Samuel 17:49)

A Christmas party - the lottery bag (engraving)
8676634 A Christmas party - the lottery bag (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas party - the lottery bag)

France, Brittany, Ile-et-Vilaine (35), Saint-Malo: on the port, depart for Newfoundland, aboard a Newfoundlandfish
LUX4775521 France, Brittany, Ile-et-Vilaine (35), Saint-Malo: on the port, depart for Newfoundland, aboard a Newfoundlandfish, on the dock, suitcases, canteens, bags, bags of sailors brought by cart

Rural traveler resting under a tree. Colour engraving from a work by Howard Pyle
NWI4914288 Rural traveler resting under a tree. Colour engraving from a work by Howard Pyle.; (add.info.: Rural traveler resting under a tree)

Dentistry in 17th century France. (engraving)
527486 Dentistry in 17th century France. (engraving); (add.info.: While the 'dentist' is pulling the man's tooth his assistant is picking the patient's purse)

A teacher with her students
5616497 A teacher with her students; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a teacher showing her student's sovereign coins from her purse, as part of show-and-tell. Dated 19th Century)

Leather wallet found on the Gettysburg battlefield
3056330 Leather wallet found on the Gettysburg battlefield; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Leather wallet found on the Gettysburg battlefield found by D.P)

Miss Pastel followed by her mother. A young beauty art student carries brushes, palette and canvas
FLO4677855 Miss Pastel followed by her mother. A young beauty art student carries brushes, palette and canvas, while her mother in bonnet, shawl and gloves carries a heavy easel and stool

Picrochole - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4933450 Picrochole - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel) - Private collection; (add.info)

Italy, Entreves (Courmayeur): Glacier Pass, 1927 Mountaineers
LUX4808216 Italy, Entreves (Courmayeur): Glacier Pass, 1927 Mountaineers; (add.info.: Italy, Entreves (Courmayeur): Glacier Pass, 1927 Mountaineers); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination)
1744355 the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou)

Departure of the Polo brothers, with Marco in 1271, , c. 1410-1412 (illumination)
XEE5027532 Departure of the Polo brothers, with Marco in 1271, , c. 1410-1412 (illumination); (add.info.: Departure of the Polo brothers, with Marco in 1271, from Venice)

Chasing Money (Japanese Song), 1904. Creator: Unknown
Chasing Money (Japanese Song), 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Attack on Port Money, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Attack on Port Money, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Femme Finds
Bethany Young

Our Moonlight
Ildiko Neer

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1814. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1814. From The Dublin Monthly Museum, but copied (in reverse) from a plate published in La Belle Assemblee in March 1814

Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1824. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1824

Miss Cecilia Clifton, December 18, 1840. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart
Miss Cecilia Clifton, December 18, 1840

"Office of the Notary (Intendant's Office), c.1629. Creator: Jan Woutersz Stap
"Office of the Notary (Intendant's Office), c.1629. Other Title(s): "Office of the Notary (Intendant's Office Steward's Office) "

Erik Gyllenstierna of Ulaborg, 1602-1657, 1640. Creator: Anon
Erik Gyllenstierna of Ulaborg, 1602-1657, 1640

Still Life with Oriental Slippers, 1873. Creator: August Allebe
Still Life with Oriental Slippers, 1873

Cuthbert, Mrs. (Mrs. Wentworth), portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cuthbert, Mrs. (Mrs. Wentworth), portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 16

Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14

Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14

Betty, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Betty, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 27

Goodall, Yette and Ludig Stern, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Goodall, Yette and Ludig Stern, portrait photograph, 1927

Truesdale, W.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Truesdale, W.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915

Trompe l'Oeil with Dead Duck and Hunting Implements, 1670-1674. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'Oeil with Dead Duck and Hunting Implements, 1670-1674

Nine Children Listening to a Girl Tell a Story; A Boy Handing a Purse to a Girl Seated... c. 1757
Nine Children Listening to a Girl Tell a Story; A Boy Handing a Purse to a Girl Seated on a Bed, c. 1757

Purse, 1935/1942. Creator: Eleanor Alexander
Purse, 1935/1942

Purse, c. 1936. Creator: Walter Pyle
Purse, c. 1936

Handbag, 1937. Creator: Louella Long
Handbag, 1937

Purse, 1935/1942. Creator: Marion Gaylord
Purse, 1935/1942

Buckskin Purse, c. 1937. Creator: Benjamin Bryant
Buckskin Purse, c. 1937

Moccasin, 1935. Creator: Mary Berner
Moccasin, 1935

Crewel Purse, c. 1939. Creator: Eleanor Alexander
Crewel Purse, c. 1939

Leather Purse Top, c. 1940. Creator: Lyman Young
Leather Purse Top, c. 1940

Silk Purse, c. 1937. Creator: Hugh Clarke
Silk Purse, c. 1937

El Paso housewives after a day's shopping in Juarez, Mexico, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
El Paso housewives after a day's shopping in Juarez, Mexico where they benefit by the rate of exchange. Texas

Purse, c. 1936. Creator: Ann Gene Buckley
Purse, c. 1936

Bag, 1935/1942. Creator: Ann Gene Buckley
Bag, 1935/1942

Beaded Purse, c. 1937. Creator: Ann Gene Buckley
Beaded Purse, c. 1937

Purse, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth Buker
Purse, c. 1937

Little Girl with Checkered Purse in Profile to the Left, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Little Girl with Checkered Purse in Profile to the Left, n.d

Beaded Purse, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Beaded Purse, c. 1936

Bag, c. 1937. Creator: Eugene Bartz
Bag, c. 1937

Coin Purse, c. 1940. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Coin Purse, c. 1940

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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.