Reticule Collection

Lady Wearing a Spencer
One woman wears a fur-lined spencer the other a pelisse. Fashions of around 1805 according to a later source

Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova / Mantua, Italy
Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova/Mantua, Italy

Tartan Accessories 1902
Tartan accessories including silk handkerchiefs, mufflers, neck ties, scarves, tartan cravats, silk knit motor wraps, drawstring work bags & satchels

Reticule, 1937. Creator: John Cooke
Reticule, 1937

Reticule, c. 1937. Creator: Ann Gene Buckley
Reticule, c. 1937

Reticule, c. 1936. Creator: Ann Gene Buckley
Reticule, c. 1936

Reticule, 1935/1942. Creator: Edith Towner
Reticule, 1935/1942

Old lady telling stories to children
An old lady telling stories to a group of wide-eyed children. Her memories must relate to the 18th century, which these modern young Regency blades would think to be pre-historic

Beaded Bag, c. 1941. Creator: Dolores Haupt
Beaded Bag, c. 1941

Silk-straw Reticule, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Dolores Haupt
Silk-straw Reticule, 1935/1942

Knit Beaded Bag, c. 1938. Creator: Dolores Haupt
Knit Beaded Bag, c. 1938

Reticule, c. 1937. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Reticule, c. 1937

Pocket, c. 1936. Creator: Rosalia Lane
Pocket, c. 1936

Pocket Case or Reticule, c. 1936. Creator: Rosalia Lane
Pocket Case or Reticule, c. 1936

Fashionable woman walking her toy dog, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986613 Fashionable woman walking her toy dog, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman walking her toy dog, 1801)

Woman with Titus haircut at Tivoli Gardens, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986468 Woman with Titus haircut at Tivoli Gardens, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Woman with Titus haircut at Tivoli Gardens, 1798)

Fashionable woman in an embroidered toque cap, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986628 Fashionable woman in an embroidered toque cap, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in an embroidered toque cap)

Fashionable woman in Florentine coat, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986593 Fashionable woman in Florentine coat, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in Florentine coat, 1800)

Parisian woman in the fashionable Dutch hairstyle, 1799 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986509 Parisian woman in the fashionable Dutch hairstyle, 1799 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Parisian woman in the fashionable Dutch hairstyle)

Woman with rebus bag on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986442 Woman with rebus bag on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman with rebus bag on the Champs-Elysees)

An Old Maid on a Journey, print made by James Gillray, 1804 (hand-coloured engraving)
708886 An Old Maid on a Journey, print made by James Gillray, 1804 (hand-coloured engraving) by North, Brownlow (1741-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Publish d Nov-r 20th 1804 by H)

Fashionable woman in Madras check dress, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986548 Fashionable woman in Madras check dress, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in Madras check dress, 1800)

Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in tunic dress, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986505 Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in tunic dress, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in tunic dress)

Fashionable woman in embroidered toquet hat, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986621 Fashionable woman in embroidered toquet hat, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in embroidered toquet hat, 1801)

Woman with Victim haircut at Tivoli Gardens, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986441 Woman with Victim haircut at Tivoli Gardens, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Woman with Victim haircut at Tivoli Gardens, 1798)

Reticule, c. 1939. Creator: Marie Alain
Reticule, c. 1939

Advert for Mandel Brothers department store 1913
Announcement for the opening of the new spring collection at Chicagos Mandel Brothers department store. Advert showing some well dressed women and a men being welcomed by a Sikh boy. Date: 1913

London Ladies of C. 1560
Mid century English costume: richly embroidered dresses & gowns with short, padded sleeves which allow the under- sleeve to be seen, plus ruffs & matching cuffs. Date: circa 1560

COSTUME 1794-5
German Spring & Winter fashions of 1794-5 showing a change in style from the natural waistline to a high waistline & softer silhouette. N.B Buffont corsage. Date: 1794 - 1795

COSTUME 1788
Man: striped dress coat with stand collar, coat with a sloping front border & waistcoat & a bicorne hat. Women: petticoats with vandyked hems, reticule, mob Date: 1788

Gown of Late 1820S
Lady of the Champ-Elysees during the Restoration according to a later source: a gown with natural waist, gigot sleeves, antique cuffs & a floral motif on the hem. Date: late 1820s

COSTUME 1895
Enormous gigot sleeves with epaulettes, large skirts (possibly 7 gored skirts), tiny waists, broad belts, high necked blouse with yoke, huge hats ornamented with flowers. Date: 1895

Walking Dress 1819
Lemon coloured pelisse, trimmed at hem, collar & cuffs with 2 narrow fluted full flounces; large pink bonnet, red Parisian reticule & Marine boots. Date: 1819

lodge, bungalow, country house, cottage, country, dalarna county, dool looking headdress
Edward Tennyson Reed, 1860; 1933: An unrecorded naval engagement in primeval times

Grid with many white balls and a red ball, symbolic image for networks

German Townsfolk 1580
Respectable townsfolk : she carries a dangling reticule and wears several necklaces beneath her high ruff Date: circa 1580

Dress / Diamond Applique
Wrap over bodice, high collar, tight sleeves with shoulder puff & reversed cuffs, diamond applique on the hem & sleeves. A reticule hangs from a broad belt with a silver buckle

Tailor-Made with Fur
A tailor-made in black wool with a short, doubled breasted jacket with astrakhan revers, epaulettes & trimming at the jacket borders. Worn with a hat tied on with a large bow

History of Fashion 1815
Long sleeved white dress with vandyked hem & 11 folds on the skirt & tied at the back with a pink ribbon. A later 19th century view of earlier dress

Mole Fur Short Coat 1922
A short hip-hugging coat in mole fur with dolman sleeves, split turned-back cuffs, a broad belt with a buckle & a large collar

Mink Evening Mantle 1922
Coccoon style evening mantle in mink with a large cape collar. Back view

3 DRESSES OF 1914
Skirts narrow at the ankle, tunic dress with cummerbund, double skirt with button detail & lace sac blouse. Hats: cocked or brimless hats with horizontal trim

Striped Dress Circa 1918
Tubular dress, Louis heel boots, fur stole, reticule, hat with bow. " There she goes..all dressed up in her Sunday clothes, nobody knows.. whether shes wears any..." ?

Walking Dress 1818
Blue pelisse with military style Brandenbourg trim. The decorative cuffs & epaulettes have small, padded oval shaped detailing. Worn with a blue hat & red reticule

1818 WOMENs COSTUME
Late 19th century interpretation of costumes from 1818. Note the gown on the right which is copied from an origianl in Costume Parisien (see 10105684)

Costume for 1814
A young woman in a blue, fur- trimmed pelisse shows a leg. She wears a lace ruff, large bonnet, lace trimmed slippers and carries a pink shell shaped reticule

Redingote 1825
Blue-grey redingote with gigot sleeves & cape collar trimmed with a rouleux attached in a wavy line; also a black velvet toque turban & reticule in imitation of an iced dessert

Misses Price 1825
The Misses Price: half, full, high & low! Costume includes: spencers, a fur-trimmed pelisse, feather trimmed bonnets, reticule & a fur muff

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In the fashionable streets of Mantova, Italy, a lady wearing a Spencer jacket walks gracefully with her reticule in hand. The lotus flower, Nelumbo speciosum, blooms in all its glory nearby, adding a touch of natural beauty to the scene. Traveling back in time to 1902, tartan accessories take center stage as women accessorize their outfits with stylish reticules. These small beaded bags were not only practical but also served as fashion statements during that era. Fast forward to the early 1940s and Dolores Haupt's creations steal the spotlight. Her beaded bag from 1941 showcases intricate craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Meanwhile, her silk-straw reticule from 1935-1942 exudes sophistication and refinement. Dolores Haupt isn't the only talented designer making waves in this realm. Edna C. Rex's reticule from 1937 is a true work of art while Rosalia Lane's pocket case from the same year combines functionality with style. Delving further into history reveals captivating images captured by handcoloured copperplate engravings dating back to the late 18th century. A fashionable woman strolls along with her toy dog by her side in 1801 while another sports a trendy Titus haircut at Tivoli Gardens in 1798. The allure continues with an image depicting a fashionable woman adorned in an embroidered toque cap also from 1801. Each engraving captures moments frozen in time showcasing how women used their reticules as essential accessories for both practicality and fashion-forwardness throughout history. From elegant spencers paired with these exquisite bags to stunning hairstyles and headwear choices, it becomes evident that throughout centuries women have embraced reticules as more than just functional items but rather expressions of personal style and taste – truly standing the test of time as iconic fashion pieces.