Purses Collection (#4)

Purse full of money on a cutout Christmas card
Purse (open) full of money (notes and coins) on a cutout Christmas card. (2 of 2) Date: 1889

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

Three coins by open spotted purse, side view

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Laying the Foundation Stone of the Merchant Seamens Orphan Asylum, by the Prince Consort: Ladies Placing Purses on the Stone

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The Prince of Wales Opening the Warehousemen and Clerks New Schools: Ladies Placing Purses before the Prince, 1866

Young drinker, Anonymous, Johannes Pietersz. Berendrecht, 1590 - 1610

Avarice, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, unknown, 1558

Greed (Avaritia), Jacob Matham, Franco Estius, 1593

Change Purse With Bills And Coins
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Change Purse With Bills And Coins. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Purse full of money on a cutout Christmas card
Purse full of money (notes and coins) on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Petticoat Lane Market, London - Clothes Auction. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Asprey handbags advertisement
A wide variety of hand bags, clutches and purses available from Asprey of Bond Street including a number of fashionable tapestry and petit point bags

Handicrafts, Sunday market, Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Nos Loisirs March 1924
Warm tubular shaped low waisted dresses: one with fur cuffs & collar & a pleated skirt, the other with double hip flounces. N.B ribbed stockings & small bags/ purses

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"Purses: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance, Utility, and Sentiment" From the opulent Asprey Christmas presents in 1926 to the captivating "Fortune Restrained by Love" painting from 1623, they have long been cherished as more than just accessories. These small yet significant objects hold stories, memories, and emotions within their delicate folds. Imagine receiving a Christmas card shaped like a purse or a New Year card adorned with intricate purse designs; these charming gestures remind us of the sentimental value attached to these timeless fashion pieces. In Laos' Vientiane Riverside Ethnic Night Market or Cambodia's Central Market in Phnom Penh, silk purses serve as exquisite souvenirs that encapsulate local craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Percival Jenner's iconic Purse design from 1935/1942 showcases how artistry can be seamlessly merged with functionality. Meanwhile, at the Children's Party held at Mansion House, London's Lady Mayoress receives purses subscribed for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children - an embodiment of compassion and philanthropy. Not limited to holding money alone, they have evolved over time to encompass various forms such as handkerchief folders designed by Cecily Edwards in 1936. These innovative creations demonstrate how purses adapt to our ever-changing needs while retaining their charm. Beyond fashion and utility lies historical significance; James Phillips' book "The Present State of Great Britain" published in 1779 sheds light on societal norms surrounding wealth and status during that era. Similarly intriguing is France's Miser Bag from 1801-1850 - an enigmatic accessory used by individuals keen on discreetly carrying valuables. Even across continents like Japan, we find Kubo Shunman's Coin Pouch alongside a potted Adonis flower - symbolizing prosperity and beauty intertwined within one portable treasure.