1820 ca. Collection of Reticules, or Purses, as carried by ladies in Jane Austen and Bridgerton years. #RegencyFashion #bridgerton #JaneAusten
1820 ca. Collection of Reticules, or Purses. Silk silver gauze, netting, fine crochet. Bags have drawstrings, chains and tassels. via Ruby Lane Auctions. Definition Of A Reticule; Bag or purse, often with a drawstring to pull closed and usually made of cloth or covered cardboard and often decorated with beading or embroidery. A reticule, or purse, or handbag, was usually carried by a woman during the Regency period to carry … Continue reading →