Royal Blue and Ivory Regency/Victorian Reticule

This listing is for a royal and blue handmade reticule adorned with 2 crocheted ivory appliques. It is one of a kind and measures approximately 8" by 6". See second image for a glimpse of the interior, lined in ivory muslin. It is finished with an ivory cord and blue tassel.

Because the straight lines of Regency gowns did not provide room for pockets, women were forced to carry necessary items in reticule provided a place to store important things (small parcels, spare change, the ever-present handkerchief, a small mirror, perhaps a snuffbox...all the rage at the time... or powder, smelling salts, and a love-letter or two) close at hand.