Purse Collection

Advert for Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watch 1934
Ermeto Movado watches a new model at a new price. Built for a life-times service, they have strong outer cases ensuring double glass breakage. Date: 1934

Crew of a Scottish purse seiner, Falmouth, Cornwall
The crew of a Scottish purse seiner, at Falmouth, Cornwall. A seine net is usually a long flat net like a fence, with weights on it, which catches the fish by encircling them. Date: circa 1970s

Handbag Advert / Army / Navy
A selection of British made & foreign handbags, pochettes & evening bags in crepe de chine, also a beaded bag, an embroidered nightdress sachet & a bag with applique flowers

Biergarten waitress carrying beer tankards
A Biergarten waitress carrying tankards of beer

Scottish kilt and purse on display for sale, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Classic Tight Scotsman Joke - Lured by six beauties
Classic Tight Scotsman Joke - A stereotype Jock doesn t hang on long to his tight purse strings as six pretty girls required a drink! " It wasn t long here till bang went saxpence

LONDON: MODEL, 1951. Fashion model Lisa Fonssagrives at Paddington Station, London, England. Photographed by Toni Frissell, 1951

Advert for Tyme, Ermeto Movado ladies pocket watch 1933
Tyme, the best pocket watch made. Small and compact, yet absolutely protected against all causes of trouble. Can be carried in any pocket or hand-bag with other articles. Date: 1933

Advert for Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watch 1933
Ermeto Movado watches are the last word in efficiency. The movements are doubly protected against dust, damp, and breakage by an inner and outer case

Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret (b / w photo)
3103112 Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret)

The Minters Costume (coloured engraving)
XIR227666 The Minters Costume (coloured engraving) by Bonnart (Family of Engravers) (1650-1750); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

1869 / Gladstone / Peerages
Gladstones Magic Change! or How to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. Satire on Gladstones appointments to the peerage

A woman walks through snow in London, Britain, February 27, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Summers

The mill of Fombuena, Spain, 1884 (engraving)
AIS5355275 The mill of Fombuena, Spain, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: The mill of Fombuena (Spain) Engraving from 1884.); © Iberfoto.

Basket, before 1832 (plant fibre)
PEM216332 Basket, before 1832 (plant fibre) by American School, (19th century); length: 35 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: possibly Twana tribe (North West Coast);).

Little tennis players (colour litho)
8652470 Little tennis players (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little tennis players)

Bag, Bar, Bar, Bat, Bat, Bed, Bee, Beg, Bib, Bit, Bit, Bow (engraving)
8649973 Bag, Bar, Bar, Bat, Bat, Bed, Bee, Beg, Bib, Bit, Bit, Bow (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bag, Bar, Bar, Bat, Bat, Bed, Bee, Beg, Bib)

The Golden Legend: Prince Henry's Penance (colour litho)
8648818 The Golden Legend: Prince Henry's Penance (colour litho) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry's Penance. ")

Tea in box and bag neatly displayed (b/w photo)
8647505 Tea in box and bag neatly displayed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea in box and bag neatly displayed)

Portrait of a young, smiling woman in clothes from the beginning of the 20th century
3567008 Portrait of a young, smiling woman in clothes from the beginning of the 20th century by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1900-1910 ca)

Portrait of the Macedonian revolutionary hero, Pito Gouleff
3566999 Portrait of the Macedonian revolutionary hero, Pito Gouleff by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Macedonia 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

100 old time Bible words (litho)
8673191 100 old time Bible words (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 100 old time Bible words)

The Dissolution (engraving)
8677250 The Dissolution (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dissolution)

The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust (litho)
8676264 The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust. The workings of a vacuum cleaner)

Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes around and in the Ostend racecourse, 1900
LUX4811695 Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes around and in the Ostend racecourse, 1900; (add.info.: Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes around and in the Ostend racecourse, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Les keys - Alphabet de la musique. - For the use of young students of schools, education centres and families
DUV4219872 Les keys - Alphabet de la musique. - For the use of young students of schools, education centres and families. Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897. Author: Albert de la Graveliere

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220469 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Leather box, 18th century
CUL4939757 Leather box, 18th century; (add.info.: Leather box, 18th century - Official post suitcase, post between Quito and Cuenca (Ecuador). Made of leather. Sculpture. ECUADOR. PICHINCHA. Quito

Postcard, in N & B: Deutsches Feldpostamt - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Postal Mail
ICA4948382 Postcard, in N & B: Deutsches Feldpostamt - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Postal Mail, German Language - Soldiers; (add.info.: Postcard)

Residents of Valencia (left) and Granada (right) in traditional costume, Spain. Engraving of the 19th century
NWI4870687 Residents of Valencia (left) and Granada (right) in traditional costume, Spain. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Ulric Galet - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4933952 Ulric Galet - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel) - Private collection; (add.info)

France: child's play at a fair, bag racing, 1900
LUX4781613 France: child's play at a fair, bag racing, 1900; (add.info.: France: child's play at a fair, bag racing, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines
FLO4672435 Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a French soldier arresting the German thief coming to plunder France
LUX4739330 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a French soldier arresting the German thief coming to plunder France, titled: 'What do you say history

"Street life in London": street advertising, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570749 "Street life in London": street advertising, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Young woman and child of Venice, after Guiseppe Gatteri from Storia Veneta
FLO4686282 Young woman and child of Venice, after Guiseppe Gatteri from Storia Veneta, 1514 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Servant woman, reign of Henry III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from
FLO4685961 Servant woman, reign of Henry III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Portrait of a young woman, postcard
3560414 Portrait of a young woman, postcard; (add.info.: Italy 1910-1920 Photographer: GMA); Alinari Archives, Florence.

First World War: France, Humoristic patriotic map showing the coal map, 1917
LUX4735637 First World War: France, Humoristic patriotic map showing the coal map, 1917, coal map: the flambant is reserved for lovers, the balls to the hens, the rooster of the chickens

France: front view, little boy disguise as hunting hunter with hunting horn, gibeciere, stone rifle, hunting trunk
LUX4789992 France: front view, little boy disguise as hunting hunter with hunting horn, gibeciere, stone rifle, hunting trunk, dagger and cap, 1900; (add.info.: France: front view)

Abecedary illustration : Letter G, 1875 (print)
DUV4209795 Abecedary illustration : Letter G, 1875 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter G: Giraffe, Guitarist, Constable, Frog; H:); Photo © Duvallon.

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Black troops formed by soldiers of the French colonies of Africa, Morocco, Algeria
DUV4201457 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Black troops formed by soldiers of the French colonies of Africa, Morocco, Algeria

Rs T U: Recognition, Studieuse (The little girl), Temerite, Ursule or the working little girl - 1830 (lithograph)
DUV4215314 Rs T U: Recognition, Studieuse (The little girl), Temerite, Ursule or the working little girl - 1830 (lithograph); (add.info)

Studio portrait of an American Indian, 1900-1910 (print on double-weight paper)
3562918 Studio portrait of an American Indian, 1900-1910 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: America 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

English lady, 1588, with long fan and purse suspended from her waist. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4706514 English lady, 1588, with long fan and purse suspended from her waist. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Costume d'un treasorier italian (comptable), 15th century - Costume of an Italian accountant or treasurer
FLO4676046 Costume d'un treasorier italian (comptable), 15th century - Costume of an Italian accountant or treasurer, 15th century - He wears a black velvet hood

Confederate Knapsack
3501334 Confederate Knapsack; Private Collection; (add.info.: South Carolina Confederate soldier's painted cloth and leather knapsack taken at Port Royal, 1861); © Don Troiani

Leather prayer book and wooden book box with transport, 15th century - Chromolithography
FLO4643803 Leather prayer book and wooden book box with transport, 15th century - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903), for his book "Costumes

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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.