Handbag Collection (page 4)

Crocheted Handbag, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Crocheted Handbag, 1935/1942

At the Railway Station, c. 1874. Creator: Alfred Stevens
At the Railway Station, c. 1874

Handbag, c. 1938. Creator: Josephine C. Romano
Handbag, c. 1938

Beaded Handbag, c. 1938. Creator: Ray Price
Beaded Handbag, c. 1938

Handbag, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Raymond Manupelli
Handbag, 1935/1942

Photographic print of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and another woman in front of car, 1926
Two women and a man standing in front of a dark-colored, 4-door automobile. The woman at the proper left is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, large studded earrings, a corsage

Yellow Suit
1913: A yellow suit, with a hobble skirt and layered jacket. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

An early hand-made puzzle purse Valentine, c. 1790
1765072 An early hand-made puzzle purse Valentine, c.1790 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An early hand-made puzzle purse Valentine)

Portrait of John, Lord Henry (1696-1743), three-quarter-length
824190 Portrait of John, Lord Henry (1696-1743), three-quarter-length, seated in a Brown Ermine Lined Coat, with the Purse of Lord Privy Seal, 1741 (oil on canvas) by Loo

Portrait of a Gentleman aged 28, three-quarter length, in a black doublet with red
827896 Portrait of a Gentleman aged 28, three-quarter length, in a black doublet with red sleeves and a black cape, with a purse and a hankerchief embroidered with the initials K

Elegant Ladies (oil on canvas)
827197 Elegant Ladies (oil on canvas) by Pinel, Gustave Nicolas (1842-96); 52.8x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegant Ladies. Gustave Nicolas Pinel (1842-1896). Oil on canvas

Miss Flite, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465522 Miss Flite, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Holiday Greeting Card (chromolitho)
733106 Holiday Greeting Card (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Greeting Card.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Comic postcard, Woman at cafe counter, short of money Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman annoys Scotsman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman chats to a friend about her husband Date: 20th century

Original Artwork - Budget for Lewiss Summer Sale
Original Artwork - Design for a Lewiss Summer Sale promotional item or advertisement - Woman in a wide-brimmed spotty hat checking the money in her purse. Date: circa 1937

Cute dog being carried in a handbag, London, 1931

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Who Cares a Darn
The Caption is Who cares a darn. A watrtime slogan was Make do and Mend. Clothing was rationed but this young lady seems prettly cheerful. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1942

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Booked
This is a typical Dinah play on words. Dinahs children always have shiny shoes. The boy has a satchel while the girl has a handbag. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

Sketches of a complete Spring outfit from Gordon Conway, London, 1925 - comprising dress, shoes, handbag, hat and coat Date: 1925

Young woman in dress of white crepe de chine, 1913
Young woman in dress of white crepe de chine decorated with black velvet in garden with roses on lattice. Robe de jeune fille en crepe de chine blanc et garnie de velours noirs

Ethel and her young brother in fancy dress
Ethel and her younger brother in fine fancy dress costume - this scene is in part a satire on the penchant for women to wear large and enveloping hats during this period. Date: 1913

Promenade dresses, fashion plate from Ackermanns Repository of Arts
STC102888 Promenade dresses, fashion plate from Ackermanns Repository of Arts (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, A Holiday (Disraeli)
Cartoon, A Holiday -- a satirical comment on disagreements Benjamin Disraeli was having within his own governing party. He is depicted as a haughty female servant, off on a days holiday

On Leave, (watercolour and pencil on board)
985341 On Leave, (watercolour and pencil on board) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); 27x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On Leave. Charles Demuth (1883-1935). Watercolour and pencil on board

On the Tram, (oil on panel)
659630 On the Tram, (oil on panel) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); 38.8x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Tram. Paul Fischer (1860-1934). Oil on panel

Pelisse, 1815 (soft twilled silk)
FMB329171 Pelisse, 1815 (soft twilled silk) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: a pelisse was a coat-like garment often made from sarsenet ; it could be worn indoors)

Printed reticule, early 19th century (block-printed cotton)
LMG172594 Printed reticule, early 19th century (block-printed cotton) by English School, (19th century); 24.8x21 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

Front cover illustration of Maitresse d Esthetes by Willy (1859-1931) publ
495652 Front cover illustration of Maitresse d Esthetes by Willy (1859-1931) publ. Albin Michel (litho) (b/w photo) by Gottlob

Advert for Dunhills Lytup Handbags 1923
Advertisement for the Lytup handbag from Alfred Dunhill, with a small electric light illuminating the contents whenever it is opened up

The mother-in-law (colour litho)
3096464 The mother-in-law (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mother-in-law)

Womens fashions from Paris, three summer dresses. 1929

Fashionable woman of Martinique, French West Indies
Fashionable woman of Martinique, West Indies (then a French colony). Date: 1922

Couple at Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Couple outside the Rambla Casino at Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America. Date: circa late 1940s

Holly and mistletoe in a handbag on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Two Years After. 1901

Mabel Knibbs of Windsor with her new handbag, 1941
The Sketch featured this picture in their We Take Off Our Hat To- page on 18th June 1941. " Mabel Knibbs of Windsor, fourteen year old member of the Windsor Youth Club detatchment

Princess Margaret attends Wimbledon, 1959
Princess Margaret arrives at Wimbledon for the tennis championship finals in 1959, dressed in a green dress with a matching hat Date: 1959

Advert for J. C Vickery clasp bags 1918
Two clasp bags, left; solid tortoiseshell and silk hand-bag, right; black mole grey, real antelope, with marcassite and silver clasp, lined grey fitted with mirror and power-puff. Date: 1918

Advert for Parkins & Gotto 1895
Selection of novelty Christmas presents. 1895

RECEIVING A LETTER
A decorative lady slips a letter into her handbag Date: 1928

Fashionable woman in satin English bonnet, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986464 Fashionable woman in satin English bonnet, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in satin English bonnet, 1801)

A Windy Day, (oil on canvas)
659125 A Windy Day, (oil on canvas) by Hernandez, Daniel (1856-1932); 56.8x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Windy Day. Daniel Hernandez (1856-1932). Oil on canvas

A Happy Christmas (coloured photo)
3643231 A Happy Christmas (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Happy Christmas. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Out Shopping (colour litho)
668737 Out Shopping (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out Shopping. Advertisement fors L George silverware, New York.); © Look and Learn

Miss Murdstone, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465564 Miss Murdstone, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Young mother and child, 1800 (coloured engraving)
STC444564 Young mother and child, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

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"From Royalty to Rebels: The Timeless Allure of the Handbag" Nun looking at the camera: Even in simplicity, a handbag holds secrets and necessities alike. Diana, Princess of Wales in St Columb, Cornwall: A handbag fit for a princess - elegant and practical. Woman police officer in new Surrey uniform: Equipped with authority and style, her trusty handbag by her side. Marilyn Monroe in London July 1956: A glamorous icon clutching her beloved accessory - the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand: Amidst regal splendor, their matching handbags symbolize unity and grace. At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Sir Herbert Samuelson, the Honourable Pamela Boscawen: Fashion meets tradition as they flaunt their fashionable arm candy at this prestigious event. At the Ascot races - Lady Congleton and companion (1926): In an era defined by elegance, these ladies exude sophistication with their exquisite purses on display. Labour Party Leader Ramsay MacDonald seen here with leading women's groups (1930s): Empowering women through politics while never forgetting their stylish companions – handbags that hold both ambition and essentials. At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Duke of Richmond and Gordon (1925): Men too appreciate a well-crafted bag; even nobility knows its value beyond mere fashion statement. Ignoring danger? Not without my gas mask handbag. During wartime adversity, innovation merges with necessity to create functional yet chic accessories for survival. Advert showing Vani-Tred's Carlton range of women's shoes (1943): Every woman deserves quality footwear complemented by an equally stunning purse – timeless beauty from head to toe.