Purses
Black brocade purse with gold tassels and metal frame made for “Hell On Wheels” 2013.
Purse with metal frame made from hand-dyed doilies and lined with steel grey taffeta, metal chain, 2013.
Drawstring purse made from a pair of hand-dyed doilies and lined with dupioni, made for “Hell On Wheels” 2013.
Metal framed purse of brown velvet trimmed with lace and tassels, metal chain made for “Hell On Wheels” 2013.
Green satin drawstring purse with dark green gimp trim. Made for "Hell On Wheels" in 2014.
Navy crochet purse with gold-trimmed tassel made for Jann Arden in “Hell On Wheels” 2014.
Drawstring purse from a hand-dyed doily, lined with pink satin made for “Hell On Wheels” in 2013.
Drawstring purse of crochet lace lined with silk, made for “Hell On Wheels” in 2013.
Crochet purse in red. This one has a secret zipper compartment - not very period, but nice and secure. Made in 2015.
Detail of red crochet purse.
Drawstring purse of black velvet trimmed with beaded fringe and gimp.
Detail of trimming on black velvet purse.
Frequently actors and background artists alike need to carry personal articles with them on set. What better way to do that than with a lovely Victorian purse? Each of these can accomodate a pair of eyeglasses, or a wristwatch, or even a small cell-phone (turned off of course!). Things a modern lady needs, but which shouldn't be seen in a period show. If you require some ladies purses for your production contact Easel Incorporated to order unique hand-crafted Victorian purses that are suitable, in the colour or style that you need.
For a closer look at any of these purses just click on the photo.