Belleza

  • 3200 BCE

    The first purse

    The first purse
    The first ever purse made was by a man known as Otzi the Iceman, who is Europe's oldest natural mummy, was found in 1991 with a handbag next to him.
  • Period: 3200 BCE to

    Purses

  • 1400 BCE

    Purses in the Middle Ages

    Purses in the Middle Ages
    During the middle ages purses were very common for both men and women. These purses were very small and were used to only carry coins.
  • Purses during the Industrial Revolution

    Purses during the Industrial Revolution
    In the 18th Century fashion changed a lot and purses had to be re-invented. Women started to wear relicules.
  • First Modern day Purse

    First Modern day Purse
    The first modern day purse was made by Samuel Parkinson. Parkinson one day was traveling with his wife and saw that his wife's purse was too small to fit anything in there so as result he ordered for several bags of different sizes to be made.
  • Modern Day Purses

    Modern Day Purses
    Handbags evolved significantly. Many designs we see today were invented during this time such as the handbag, satchel, and clutch. Companies like Chanel and Louis Vuitton were beginning to get a big name.