Wednesday, May 23, 2012

It Only Happens Once A Year

I allow myself the luxury of adding to my collection only once a year the passion for a lovely beaded Victorian purse.. When my eyes saw this one I knew it was time to do so... I was very pleased when it arrived by mail Monday... The purse is very lovely and in very nice condition.. I displayed it for now in one of my glass cloches but it will end up hanging on the wall display with others in my collection..
     I rarely find a Victorian or lovely purse anywhere in our area and if the shoppe does happen to have one it is usually priced way beyond what I can imagine spending...
     The history of Victorian purses begins with Queen Victoria who had to dress for her station in life... 1837-1901 era.
     Pre 1800 the purse began as a symbol... more than a useful accessory... wedding purses filled with money were given as a symbol of the womb... which would hopefully soon be filled as well.  The purse has been associated with womanhood...
    These purses have came all through the years and are still a everyday essential to a woman of today. Purses reveal much about history of woman, and her movement out of the home into the modern world..
      I just find the collecting these lovely reminders of past history with the beautiful bead work and elegant clasps and delicate chains to be rewarding and lovely for the eye...

2 comments:

Barbara Jean said...

so very sweet girl!

blessings
barbara jean

Shopgirl said...

It is always nice to treat yourself to something you admire. I love these old purses, they do tell a story. And it is so nice that you have shared it...it is also fun to read a little history. Have a wonderful week, Mary