Vintage Evening Clutch Purses

The idea of the clutch purse originated 
in the Victorian era with the reticule,
 a decorative bag in which a proper
 lady stored her handkerchief and smelling salts. 
Reticules then went out of fashion,
 but came back with a roar during
 World War II when rationing demanded
 that things be smaller and women 
struggled to simplify their lives. 

After the war, the clutch purse became
 the evening bag of choice for elegant
 women everywhere. Sometimes made
 of Lucite or Bakelite, or silk, satin or
 brocade, the clutch purse could be
 tailored to match your dress and shoes
 and finish your look to perfection.
source:lovetoknow.com

Here is my collection:

If these purses could talk....of the enchanted evenings...

Made in Hong Kong and there is
 an address S.T.L.  5 15 Hankow Rd.
 Hong Kong

info. on tag inside

"Romeo and Juliette" I love Tapisestry.
Victorian Era.

The initials " JR"  inside with

 Royal Colored Lining

"Evening In Paris" Made in Paris,
France 
Black Satin

1920s Art Deco Steel Mesh
 by Whiting and Davis
"Gatsby"

Vintage Beaded with a Beautiful Chain

Fait exclusivement pour
Geo. Mercier Montreal

Beautiful Black Mesh Art Deco with Silver Chain

A Special One....
I bought in Vancouver for
 my son's wedding 2006.
Paid under $10.- Made in China...

Thanks for your visit.

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