Miser's Purse, ca. 1850 #regency fashion Beneath the velvet layer lies

Beneath the velvet layer lies an attached silk underdress

features cartridge pleats and is lined with silk taffeta

but tailored to give the impression that it consists of two parts

It also shows the influence of the Victorian aesthetic

printed cotton fabric

Miser's Purse, ca. 1850 #regency fashion Beneath the velvet layer liesMid 19th Century beaded miser's purse. Very good condition. Two silver rings. Fringed on one end. One seam needs a little repair. The miser's purse was in style in the mid to late 1800's. Carried by both men and women to contain money, they were flipped over a belt, held in the hand, or kept in a pocket. The metal rings push down to contain the coins, which were inserted into a small slit opening at the middle of the bag. These purses were often hand