Handbag Collection

Nun looking at the camera, with her finger covering her lips as if in a conspiracy of silence. Date: circa 1970s

Marilyn Monroe in London July 1956

Swimsuit Fashion: Fashion show of Spirella foundation garments and new made-to-measure Swimsuits, was held today at Spirella House, Oxford Circus, London

Woman police officer in new Surrey uniform
Woman police officer (Eileen Greenwood) in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, and the hat was in black and white with a checked design

Two women police officers and woman with suitcase
Two women police officers (Jean Grasy and Margaret Findlay or Knight), one of them a sergeant, talking to a young woman with a suitcase on a London street. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1960s

MARGARET THATCHER WITH HENRY KISSINGER. PICTURED IN 1975

Diana, Princess of Wales in St Columb, Cornwall
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997), chatting to a member of the 650th anniversary Pageant cast during a visit to St Columb, Cornwall

Two women out walking with dogs
Two women out walking with terrier dogs. Date: circa 1930s

King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand
An official two-day state visit to the UK by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1927-) and Queen Sirikit (1932-) of Thailand - arriving at Gatwick Airport. Date: 1960

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Sir Herbert Samuelson, the Honourable Pamela Boscawen and Miss Larnach - Neville. 1924

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - the Duke of Richmond and Gordon. 1925

Labour Party Leader Ramsay MacDonald seen here with leading womens trade unionist Mary Quaile entering the TUC building in London on the eve of the general strike. 3rd May 1926

At the Ascot races - Lady Congleton and companion. 1926

Chic model in shirtwaister dress
Chic model with tied-back hair, a shirtwaister dress with revere collar and belt, leather gloves, handbag and multiple strings of pearls. Date: circa 1959

Model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat
Glamorous model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat with matching fur hat and fur collar. Date: circa late 1950s

Client: Woollands Brothers - black cocktail dress
Client: Woollands Brothers - Model in black cocktail dress with long black leather gloves and handbag and gentleman seated in evening dress, smoking a cigarette - September 4, 1957 Date: 1957

Client: Linzi - Pink Lace Evening Dress - September 26, 1957. Date: 1957

Shoot for Vanity Fair - Tweed Coat and small car - July 5, 1960 Date: 1960

Mother and daughter (and teddy bear)
A Mother and daughter (who has dropped her teddy bear). Shoot for Maternity outfits Woollands on January 10, 1957 Date: 1957

Irkutsk Noble Women, School Friends, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Irkutsk Noble Women, School Friends, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia

Queen Elizabeth II, pictured exiting her car during The Royal Family tour of Canada in July 1970. Picture shows Queen Elizabeth II wearing an Indian Jacket to keep warm

Diana, Princess Of Wales, as she leaves the memorial service of photographer Terence Donovan at St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 10th March 1997

Queen Elizabeth II visits Epsom in Surrey. She is there to open The Ashley Centre, a mix of shopping malls, offices, a restaurant and a new playhouse

Actress Diana Dors pictured in Cardiff in 1958 - 16th May 1958

Glynis Johns actress attending film premiere of Mad About The Man October 1954

Vivien Leigh Actress with her ex-husband Leigh Holman at the wedding of their daughter dbase msi

Clare Grogan Scottish pop singer and actress, July 1983, arriving at Heathrow Airport

Actress Jean Ferguson who plays Marina, the on screen mistress of Howard Sibshaw in the BBC situation comedy series Last of the Summer Wine, pictured during filming of the series. 20th August 1992

Queen Elizabeth with Boris Yeltsin standing behind and appearing to pinch the monarch bottom at the Kremlin in Moscow. October 1994

Fashion illustration, 1935.Fashion illustration, 1935. Designs by Margaret Barry, Eva Lutyens and WW Reville-Terry Ltd. A print from Vogue, 1st May 1935

Fashion Plate (Promenade Dress), 1816

Jacket Frocks 1940 magazine spread on wartime chic on the Home Front as the ladies look smart

fashion, Defaka (department store) fashion catalogue, Germany, 1957, title page, illustration showing Petra Schuermann, Miss World of 1956, advertising, men's fashion, ladies fashion, tippet

Fashion Plate (Parisian Carriage Dress), 1819

Silk and multi-gem evening bag, by Cartier, c.1935 (silk, jade, onyx & diamond)
7574659 Silk and multi-gem evening bag, by Cartier, c.1935 (silk, jade, onyx & diamond) by Cartier, Louis (1875-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silk and multi-gem evening bag, by Cartier, c.1935 (silk, jade, onyx & diamond)
7574658 Silk and multi-gem evening bag, by Cartier, c.1935 (silk, jade, onyx & diamond) by Cartier, Louis (1875-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Pretty young woman and cow Date: 20th century

Two people pass each other in a London street
Two people pass each other in a Central London street. Date: circa 1950s

Margaret Thatcher and Reginald Maudling arriving at meeting at Claridges, London - October 1975

MARGARET THATCHER ADDRESSES THE PRESS WITH HER FAMOUS HANDBAG AFTER BEING ELECTED CONSERVATIVE PARTY LEADER IN 1975

Every seat was taken at Hastings, and plenty had to stand. But they didn t mind that one little bit! East Sussex, August 1960 P010033

Judge Rose Heilbron leaves the Cathedral in Civvies. 17th January 1972

Princess Margaret seen here in Thirsk to official open the North Yorkshire headquarters of the Order of St John. 5th June 1975

Joyce Grenfell attends the memorial service for Dame Sybil Thorndike. 2nd July 1976

Mae West seen here during a visit to the set of the film "Hindenberg"
Mae West seen here during a visit to the set of the film " Hindenberg" at the Universal Film Studios in Los Angeles with George C Scott. 1st September 1974

The Queen opens the new childrens hospital in Birmingham now called the Diana Princess of Wales Childrens Hospital. 29th October 1998

Sean Connery meets Queen Elizabeth II at the premiere of the new James Bond film, " You Only Live Twice " 12th June 1967

The Queen seen here leaving the Grampian Headquarters at Woodhill House, Aberdeen after officially open the building. The Queen is touring Scotland as part of her Silver Jubilee celebrations

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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.