Sew New York - Private Sewing and Design Classes in NYC

This wonderful little girll's purse, well kown as a reticule until the early 20th century, is the sweetest thing she ever carried on her wrist. Made of 100 % Liberty of London Cotton, Merry-go-Round pattern. This sweet bag can be carried in her hand or fits comfy on her shoulder. The purse is lined in a contarsting cotton with piping around the top and the inside peeks out over the gathering at the top, with sweet little rosette knots and closes on its own or use the snap to close it as well. It has a cute silver toggle that slides up and down, slide it up or down to carry in your hand or on your shoulder. Ships in a pretty little gingham storage bag, no need for gift wrap, the storage bag makes a perfect gift presentation. The Sweet Little History of the Reticule Reticules became popular when pockets were no longer sewn into the slim delicate dresses and skirts so common during the Regency era. These small handmade bags, frequently beaded or tasseled, came in a variety of shapes and were made of silk, velvets, handmade lace, or knitted fabrics. Most fashion plates of the Regency Era show ladies attired in walking costumes carrying a reticule, circa 1800-1824 These fashionable accessories were used from the late 18th Century through the flapper era in the early 20th Century. Each bag is made to order. Dimensions The bag measures about 5 1/4" high X 6" wide. the bag circimfirance is 13 1/2" around The pouch measures 20 1/2" high and 8" wide