Victorian Silver Purses: The History, Craftsmanship, and Lasting Appeal of a Timeless Accessory

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Victorian Women Carried Them to Many Social Occasions

For middle- and upper-class women, carefully chosen accessories were an important part of social presentation.

Silver purses could accompany their owners to afternoon tea, church services, concerts, theater performances, weddings, shopping trips, social visits, and holiday gatherings.continue reading …