PURSES






CIVILIAN STYLE HAVERSACK



  We are very happy to have this item back in stock. A civilian style haversack made from heavy cotton carpet type material. A very handy bag for the male or female civilian when out and about, day tripping, to the store or useful even for overnight stays. Large enough to hold a book, your needle work and lunch with room to spare.

  If this one is a little too "bright" for you don't worry, they come in a variety of colors including more muted tones.

  Just be sure to let us know if you want a particular color or style of material. We will match it as closely as possible. All colors not available at all times.

CIVILIAN STYLE HAVERSACK
$24.95 BUY NOW!



CARPET BAG

  Here is an item that I am very glad to have back in stock and made by a new manufacturer (us) who has taken great pains to make this bag as authentic as possible. It's 100% heavy cotton exterior is very similar to the original in our collection. The bag is lined with 100% cotton lining. It measures 18 inches tall and 23 inches wide. The width is 6 inches at the bottom. Easily large enough for two changes of clothes with room to spare. This is without a doubt the best reproduction of a carpet bag I have ever seen offered for such a reasonable price! There will be some variation in material designs from bag to bag.

CARPET BAG
$49.95 # 2379 BUY NOW!



MARKET "LADIES" BASKET

  This latest addition to our basket selection is one that we feel has been needed for quite some time. Based on an original from our collection this was a very popular basket during the mid 19th century and long, long before. It is often seen in drawings published in the ever popular ladies magazines any time a market scene is depicted.
  Authenticity is important but you will be amazed at just how useful this basket is. Perfect for a trip to the market, your flower garden or just sitting on your table full of fruit.
  They are made right here in Middle Tenn. White oak handle and re-enforcements, woven by mother and daughters producing only a very limited amount. No mass production here! If you would like a unique, useful and hand crafted basket - well I don't think you could make a better choice than this.
  Our Market basket stands 15 inches tall to the top of the handle, the bottom of the basket measures 10 inches by 13 inches. The side walls are 7 inches tall at the center. The ends of the basket are almost 2 inches tall.

AVAILABLE IN NATURAL WHITE OR WALNUT STAINED AS SEEN IN THE PHOTOS ABOVE.

MARKET BASKET NATURAL
#2557     $39.95
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MARKET BASKET WALNUT
#2558     $39.95
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WHITE OAK HANDLE BASKET

  Now here is an item that we have often been ask for but until now have never been able to supply. We are very happy to have found a Tennessee craftsperson (it's a girl!) who is gifted in the nearly lost art of basketry. These wonderful little baskets are made from split white oak just as the originals were. The handle is also of Tennessee white oak. The style is a classic design that is very sought after, useful for every occasion. Be it the garden, the store or going to the market. Just the right size for your crochet or knitting or suitable for a picnic lunch for two. The lovely pattern woven into the side is a "poke berry" color. Dying baskets is very correct for the period. I believe Parthenia Hague mentions dying baskets in her diary. Correct me if I'm wrong.
  The actual size of your new basket is almost 12 inches long by 10 inches wide and from the floor to the top of the handle measures 12 inches tall. A very convenient size and comfortable to carry. I know you are going to enjoy it. This basket has a white oak handle with reed construction.

Here's another look.



DYED (as seen in the photo above)
HAND WOVEN BASKET
ITEM # 2308D $29.95
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NATURAL COLOR
HAND WOVEN BASKET
ITEM # 2308 $29.95
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HAND CROCHETED MISER'S PURSE

Was Crochet Popular?
These novel little purses are just the thing to keep your coins from being lost in the bottom of your purse.

Why is it called a miser's purse?
Because it's so hard to loose anything out of! It's ingenious design takes both hands to open so there's no chance of anything accidently falling out.
It measures 3 ½ inches wide by 5 ½ inches long.
They come in a wide variety of colors.

Choose your color from the choices below.
ITEM #725 $19.95

BLACK     BUY NOW!    

WHITE     BUY NOW!     CREAM     BUY NOW!     MAROON     BUY NOW!    

MAUVE     BUY NOW!     ECRU     BUY NOW!     YELLOW     BUY NOW!    

PURPLE     BUY NOW!     RED     BUY NOW!     HUNTER GREEN     BUY NOW!




CIVIL WAR / VICTORIAN CROCHETED MISER PURSE

Was Crochet Popular?
Here's your chance to get a great new Civil War / Victorian era style Crocheted Miser Purse.
Beautifully hand crochet and decorated with a tassel at the bottom and one at the end of it's lanyard.
(As seen in photo right.)
The Lanyard is easily removed for when you just want to drop your crochet purse into your bag and then it just as easily reattaches so you can loop it over your wrist or waist belt to make sure you don't leave it behind. after a purchase

It is available in an abundance of colors to match any outfit.
The Miser Purse itself is large enough to hold your License, Credit Cards and cash. It measures 3 inches wide by 5 inches tall. Purse with Lanyard attached is 22 inches long overall.

Why is it called a miser's purse?
Because it's so hard to loose anything out of! It's ingenious design takes both hands to open so there's no chance of anything accidently falling out.
A great accessory to any outfit.

CROCHET MISER PURSE W TASSEL ITEM # 2076 $24.95

BLACK BUY NOW!     WHITE BUY NOW!     ECRU BUY NOW!     BLUE BUY NOW!



PETERSON'S STYLE CROCHETED PURSE

Was Crochet Popular?
This lovely crocheted purse is of a timeless design. It appeared in Peterson's Magazine in January of 1862. I would be willing to wager that with just a little effort we can find an earlier source for it. Along with the complete instructions for it's manufacture. Which we have followed to the letter. This means you get a perfectly authenticated purse that is un-arguably correct for the time period.

It closed tight by means of a draw string, or should I say "crocheted string", that also acts as a carrying handle. It can also be used to fasten it to your belt or to the strap of a larger purse so it can not easily be left behind. It is 9 tall and about 6 inches across. A wonderful size for short trips. Large enough to carry all items needed but yet still small enough to be unintrusive. It is lined with an appropriate color cotton so smaller articles can not slip through. A small circular piece of press board can easily be added to give the purse a rounder shape. The very pretty tassel that dangles from the center bottom is 4 long.

They come in a variety of colors that you can choose from below.

PETERSON'S CROCHETED PURSE, LARGE. ITEM # 2148 $34.95

BLUE BUY NOW!     BLACK BUY NOW!     WHITE BUY NOW!

REDBUY NOW!     GREEN BUY NOW!     CREAM BUY NOW!



PETERSON'S CROCHETED PURSE, SMALL. ITEM # 2148-B $22.95

BLUE BUY NOW!     BLACK BUY NOW!     WHITE BUY NOW!

REDBUY NOW!     GREEN BUY NOW!     CREAM BUY NOW!




CLOTH PURSES / RETICULE

  These cloth purses are just the thing for day wear. They're a convenient size, 6 inches wide and 8 inches long. Just right for those things you just can't leave the camp without. They are completely lined with a tightly woven cotton, there are no raw seams inside or out and they have a perfectly sized draw string so you can close them tightly. Keeping your valuables right where they belong.
  We can make these from any style or pattern of cloth you desire but we have listed just a few solid colors below that you may choose from. Should you have any special request just type us a note in the comment box of the online order form or give us a call.

Don't forget, if your having a dress made we can easily make a matching purse for you.

BLACK RETICULE
ITEM # 728 $14.95     BUY NOW!

NAVY BLUE RETICULE
ITEM # 728 $14.95     BUY NOW!

GREEN RETICULE
ITEM # 728 $14.95     BUY NOW!

WHITE RETICULE
ITEM # 728 $14.95     BUY NOW!



CALICO RETICULE "CLOTH PURSE"


  This purse is just the same as above but a tiny bit smaller. They are made from 100% cotton calicos with a cream color ribbon for the draw string. They are of course completely lined and very well made. There are so many color options to choose from it's best if you just use the commment section of the order form to tell us which you would like to be the dominant color of your purse. Or, just give us a call.

CALICO RETICULE
ITEM # 728-A $9.95     BUY NOW!

TYPE THE COLOR YOU DESIRE IN THE ONLINE ORDER FORM COMMENT BOX.




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