Why Victorian ladies carried smelling salts

"Also known as a reticule, this small handbag was one of the few personal belongings a Victorian woman kept close and carried herself." "Also known as a reticule, this small handbag was one of the few personal belongings a Victorian woman kept close and carried herself." "Also known as a reticule, this small handbag was one of the few personal belongings a Victorian woman kept close and carried herself."

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What Did Victorian Ladies Actually Carry in Their Purses?

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A lso known as a reticule, this small handbag was one of the few personal belongings a Victorian woman kept close and carried herself. So, what exactly would you find inside these important pouches? Let's take a peek.

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