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Vintage Dancer | Victorian Clothing, Costumes & 1800s Fashion | Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags

Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags

A Victorian lady did not need a large handbag to carry all her stuff like we do today. Instead, she carried nothing (purchases were made on credit) or she carried a small fabric purse called a Reticule.  Some small Victorian purses were attached to a belt or hidden underneath a skirt, called Chatelaine bags. Other late Victorian and Edwardian handbags were square box frame handbags made of alligator skin, good for everyday uses. There were also flat envelope clutches or short handle purses that acted as a large wallet. These were often handmade with needlework, giving them the look of tapestry. Fancier dresses called for drawstring reticules made of velvet, silk, satin, and lace. Victorian beaded bags and metal mesh bags were also very prevalent for both day and evening outfits. The working poor carried woven baskets to go to market. Read more about the history of Victorian and Edwardian purses and handbags here.

There are a number of affordable options for the modern Victorian woman in need of something to hide a cell phone and wallet in. The following are the best Victorian inspired purses and handbags, wallets and coin purses, we could find online. Some Victorian era purse sewing patterns are included as well as woven shopping baskets.

Victorian Purses & Bags

Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Vintage Style Black Marabou Feather Fan $24.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$24.00
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Belsen Womens Vintage Beaded Sequin Evening Handbags $29.95 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$29.95
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Women Retro Hollow Oil Wax PU Leather Handbag Kiss Lock Messenger Bag Handbags $17.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$17.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Micom New Small Retro Vintage Kiss Lock Imitation Leather Purse Handbag Totes Bag for Womengirls $26.80 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$26.80
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Tuscany Leather - Michelangelo - Doctor gladstone leather bag - TL10038 $207.58 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$207.58
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags ILISHOP Womens Vintage Luxury Printing Beaded Women Handbag Evening Bag $19.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$19.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags QZUnique Womens Fashion Chinese Style Elegant Empaistic Top Handle Shoulder Bag $34.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$34.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags DECO ESSENTIAL - VICTORIAN BEADED SATIN POUCH BAG - BLACK $34.95 AT vintagedancer.com
DecoHaus
$34.95
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Bagood Womens Vintage Style Beaded And Sequined Evening Bag Wedding Party Handbag Clutch Purse $26.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$26.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Personalized Victorian Carpet Bag Mary Poppins Vintage Leather Handmade Hand Bag Bridesmaid Gift for Her Floral Black Color $146.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$146.00
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Small Leather Kiss Lock Cell Phone Crossbody Bag with Adjustable Strap and Credit Card Pocket Retro Style Festival Bag Small Travel Bag $135.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$135.00
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Kisschic Womens Vintage Beaded and Sequined Evening Bag Wedding Party Handbag Clutch Purse $25.98 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$25.98
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Tuscany Leather Barcellona Double-bottom Gladstone Leather Bag $342.69 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$342.69
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Tuscany Leather Monalisa Doctor gladstone leather bag with front straps $214.95 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$214.95
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Hoxis Classical Kiss Lock Framed Clutch with Chain Starp Womens Shoulder Bag Purse Wallet $18.90 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$18.90
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Reticule (Handbag) Pattern $6.50 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$6.50
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Doris Clipframe Shoulder Bag Variant Tan Leather Limited Edition $107.44 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$107.44
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags 50s Glorious Floral Retro Handbag in Black £24.95 AT vintagedancer.com
TopVintage
£24.95
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Black Leather Bag with Clasp | Vintage leather bag | leather handle bag Leather frame bag $159.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$159.00
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Banuce Vintage Full Grains Italian Leather Doctor Bag for Women Men Briefcase Business Handbag Medical Bag Purse $209.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$209.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Purpledip Potli Bag (Clutch Drawstring Purse) For Women With Intricate Gold Thread & Sequin Embroidery Work $12.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$12.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Vintage women bag genuine leather bag with top frame Retro $189.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$189.00
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Kiss lock bagframed bagleather handbagbrown bag $15.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$15.00
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Leather Doctor Bag In Textured Brown $193.33 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$193.33
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Black leather doctors bag vintage style doctors bag with metal closure spacious leather travel bag graduation gift handmade $236.79 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$236.79
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Antique Beaded Party Clutch Vintage Rose Purse Evening Handbag $24.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$24.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Flada Shell Crochet Straw Woven Shoulder Bags With Vintage Brass Buckle Closed $15.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$15.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags LONI British Hand Made Fantasy Suede Velvet Drawstring Clutch Shoulder Cross-body Bag $26.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$26.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Black Lace and Victorian Black Velvet Teardrop Bag  Goth Bag  Evening Bag Purse Cosplay PurseBlack Lace and Victorian Black Velvet Teardrop Bag  Goth Bag  Evening Bag Purse Cosplay Purse $32.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$32.00
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Touchstone Gorgeous Indian Traditional Indian Heritage Print/Paisley Brocade Large Drawstring Purse Bag Pouch Potli for Gift Wedding Jewelry Packaging Bridal Party Favors Assorted Colors for Women $14.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$14.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Leather Frame Crossbody Smartphone Bag IPhone Travel Purse Leather Crossbody Phone Purse Metal Chain Bag Leather Traveler Phone Bag. $71.90 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$71.90
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Sac-Voyage Pergola Silver large Mary Poppins Victorian Carpet Bag $335.03 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$335.03
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Personalized Leather Doctor Bag Mens Large Medical Bag Leather Handbag for Women Travel bag Valentine Gift - The Master and Margarita $315.05 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$315.05
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags DECO ESSENTIAL - VICTORIAN BEADED SATIN POUCH BAG - SILVER $34.95 AT vintagedancer.com
DecoHaus
$34.95
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Tuscany Leather Michelangelo Doctor gladstone leather bag Honey $266.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$266.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Evening purse leather / Black womans tote bag in vintage style / Limited collection / Wood frame / Gift for her $149.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$149.00
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Small Deluxe Mary Poppins Victorian Carpet Bag $74.44 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$74.44
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Leather Doctors Bag Woman Handbag Valentines Day Gift Leather Medical Bag Small Travel Bag Leather Bag - David Copperfield $200.60 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$200.60
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Personalized Victorian Carpet Bag Mary Poppins Vintage Leather Travel Weekender Handmade Bridesmaid Gift for Her Victorian Blossom Blk-Gold $196.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$196.00
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Leather Doctors Bag Woman Handbag Light Brown Leather Medical Bag Small Travel Bag Leather Bag Valentines Day Gift - David Copperfield $200.06 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$200.06
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Genuine Leather Doctor Bag 2 front buckles $235.77 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$235.77
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Handmade Leather Doctor Bag $140.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$140.00
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Evening Bags for Women Corduroy Material Handmade Beaded Red Clutch Bag Practical Large Capacity One Shoulder Handbag $39.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$39.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Chicastic Fully Sequined Mesh Beaded Antique Style Wedding Evening Formal Cocktail Clutch Purse $19.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$19.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Tuscany Leather Bernini Exclusive leather doctor bag Brown $413.84 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$413.84
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Heshe Leather Womens Handbags Totes Top Handle Shoulder Bag Satchel Ladies Purses $69.90 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$69.90
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Access All Areas Black Victorian Embellished Beaded Diamante Evening Bag Purse Satin Metal Shoulder Strap Clutch Feather Gothic Small $29.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$29.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Genuine Goat Leather Vintage Motorcycle 2 Strap Buckle Closure Tool Brown Bag Quick Release Clasp Reinforced for HandlebarsForks Sissy Bar - 10 Christmas New Year Gift Idea $36.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$36.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Small Gladstone Carpet Bag Exquisite Pergola Navy - Mary Poppins Victorian Carpet Bag $244.14 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$244.14
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Smal Leather Doctor Bag Doctor Style Bag Leather Satchel Gladstone Bag Leather Sac Voyage Medical Bag Dulles Bag Vintage Leather Bag $112.50 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$112.50
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Genuine Leather Bag for Doctor with 1 compartment $175.07 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$175.07
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags Carpet Bag SAC-VOYAGE Blossom Navy - Magical Mary Poppins Vintage-Style Carpet Bag with leather handle and detachable strap. $369.95 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$369.95
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags ILISHOP Womens Vintage Luxury Printing Beaded Women Handbag Evening Bag $21.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$21.99
Victorian Purses, Bags, Handbags 1790 to 1800 Favorite Purses and Reticules Pattern $15.95 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$15.95

 

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