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

in an antique collection, displayed in a museum, or inherited through a family, each surviving example carries traces of the world in which it was created.

Their engraved surfaces and carefully constructed interiors demonstrate the extraordinary skill of nineteenth-century artisans.

At the same time, their practical features remind us that these beautiful continue reading …