Reticule
Accessories
Inventory number
2021.3.31.10.AC.BG.C1810.FRDescription
Pouch bag, made of netted silk thread of beige and green colour with silver ornament of stylized vases and light cream flowers in them. The reticule became popular with the advent of neo-classical fashion in the late 18th century.Previously, women had carried personal belongings in pockets tied around the waist, but the columnar skirts and thin fabrics that had come into style made pockets essentially unusable. When the reticule first appeared, it was made of netting. As time went by, they were made from all kinds of fabrics, including velvet, silk, and satin. A reticule usually had a drawstring closure at the top and was carried over the arm on a cord or chain. Reticules were made in a variety of styles and shapes and sometimes trimmed with embroidery or beading. Women often made their own reticules.
Material
Silk threadOrigin
circa 1810 FranceDimensions
Length : 9.5 cmHeight : 31 cm