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Featured Galleries: Pockets and Purses

In the 17th and 18th century, women often used pockets to carry necessities. Unlike the pockets we think of today, these were a separate garment, worn tied around the waist under one's skirts. This trend shifted at the end of the 18th century as the style of dress shifted towards a slimmer skirt silhouette that be not hid the pockets. As styles moved away from pockets, women began to use early handbags, essentially a pocket with handles attached.

Pocket (bag)
Pocket (bag)
pockets (bags)
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse
Pocket
Pocket
Pocket
Pocket
Wallet
Wallet
Purse
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Wallet
Purse
Purse
Wallet
Wallet
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse
Purse
purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse (ladies' accessory)
purse (ladies' accessory)
purse (ladies' accessory)
purse (ladies' accessory)
purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse
Purse
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse (ladies accessory)
Purse
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse
Purse (ladies' accessory)
Pouch
Reticule
Pouch
Reticule
Pouch
Wallet
Bag (costume accessory)
Wallet
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