Purse Collection (page 24)

Purse, simulated X-ray
Purse. Simulated X-ray of a purse containing British pound sterling currency. The ten pound note bears an image of Queen Elizabeth II

Mans wallet
MODEL RELEASED. Mans wallet. Man holding his open wallet, with British fifty pound notes. The wallet also contains numerous credit cards, debit cards, and store loyalty cards

Childs play
MODEL RELEASED. Childs play. Three year old girl placing some coins in a purse. She could be playing a game such as shops or be saving money for herself

HUPA PURSE. Purse of carved elk antler with incised decoration, used to carry dentalium shell money. Hupa, from northwestern California, c1880. Length: 6 in

Kilt and sporren, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Music cover, spinning wheel scene from Martha
Music cover for the comic opera entitled Martha, or the Market at Richmond by Friedrich von Flotow (1812-1883), set in the early 18th century

Delineator cover, March 1928
Striking art deco style illustration featuring an elegant woman dressed in a fur stole and close fitting cloche cap. She holds a stylish purse in her gloved hand

The Delineator November 1928
Front cover illustration featuring a fashionable 1920s woman wearing a fur stole or collar, and wearing a close-fitting hat or bandeau that matches her handbag or purse

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

Court of Van Artevelde
Jacob Van Artevelde holding state at his court in Ghent after assuming supreme power in Flanders

The Bank Nun
Sarah Whitehead, sister of a failed businessman, believed the Bank of England owed her money, lost her mind, flitting about the City until she became known as The Bank Nun

Conductor Collects Fares
High class men and women aboard an Omnibus are asked by the conductor for their ticket money with a mixture of annoyance and acceptance

Tailor-Made with Fur
A tailor-made in black wool with a short, doubled breasted jacket with astrakhan revers, epaulettes & trimming at the jacket borders. Worn with a hat tied on with a large bow

Fashionable Frocks 1902
A lady poses in a shot pink and blue dress, while another enjoys the sea air and wears a beige and red dress with a purse attached at the waist

Shops / Jeweller C1900
A jeweller holds up a fine gold necklace for a lady to examine

Otter & Chinchilla Fur
A full-lengthcoat in luxurious sea otter fur with cuffs & a padded all-round collar in chinchilla

Peasant Style Dress 1923
A dress inspired by European peasant costume: applique trim, full sleeves, low waistline & gathered skirt. Also a hat with a broad brim & cockade & a stocking purse

White lanterns honoring the dead, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Statue by Tom Murphy of Bessie Braddock, noted Member of Parliament for Liverpool, Lime Street Station, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Carpet shop, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Aerial view of the Alaskan purse-seiner fishery for wild salmon off Point Augustus, Chichagof Island, Southeast Alaska
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Purse-seiners operating in Red Bluff Bay, Baranof Island, Southeast Alaska. These vessels are fishing for salmon
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Bags and rugs for sale on market day, Zaachila, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Place de la Cathedrale, Strasbourg, Alsace, France, Europe

Costume / Women / 1495
An aristocratic lady, probably French, in a richly decorated costume

Tunic Dress 1912
Column-like Directoire or Empire line revival: corsage of translucent fabric with a deep V back, broad cummerbund & a narrow trained skirt with gathered tunic

Avarice / Greed by Galle
A profile portrait of a woman holding a purse surrounded by an ornate border of putti holding money bags, cutting purse strings and counting coins

Scene from Shakespeares play, Henry IV Part 1
Scene from Shakespeares history play, Henry IV Part I, in which Hotspur (Henry Percy, son of the Earl of Northumberland) says goodbye to his wife, Lady Percy, before he goes into battle

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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.