Clutch, 18th century - Public domain dedication photo
Summary
Public domain photo of a golden object, North and Central America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The use of shells as purses mainly dates from the end of the 19th century, when the Victorians love of the natural world and passion for collecting seashells coincided with the middle classes being able to take holidays and make journeys to the seaside on the newly constructed railways. Visitors to seaside resorts often wished to take back souvenirs of their excursions, and shell purses were one of many items produced by entrepreneurial shopkeepers. They have been made in various parts of the world such as the United Kingdom, US, Germany, etc.
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Date
1800 - 1899
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication (CC0)