Beugeltas in ovale vorm, van goudbrokaat met roze en bruin patroon van vogels en bloemen, aan een verguld zilveren beugel met knipsluiting c. 1890 - 1920

This oval purse, made from gold brocade with a pink and brown pattern of birds and flowers and a gilded silver frame with a clasp, represents the personal adornments of its time. These purses, often unsigned, offer a glimpse into the lives of those who carried them. Consider the purse’s intimate role as a carrier of personal items, a reflection of the owner's identity and social standing. The motifs of birds and flowers delicately woven into the brocade serve as both decoration and symbols. The choice of gold brocade signals a certain level of wealth and status. What secrets did it hold? Was it a vessel for financial independence, or simply a decorative accessory? As you observe this purse, reflect on the silent narratives it embodies, the stories of women who navigated societal expectations.