In the "Tassenmuseum Hendrikje" (Museum of Bags and Purses) ) in Amsterdam, I saw this beautiful old dressing case containing all the accessories you needed at that time as silver brushes and crystal vials.
The exhibition "Welcome on board" showes the way people used to travel by coach and ship with gigantic trunks as this one you could hang your clothes in.
Linking this to "Weekend Reflections"
What a creative self-portrait... and an interesting way to present this museum collection ; thanks for this lovely sharing.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFascinating! I just love seeing things like this.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenProbably back in the days when they had porters to carry them--the trunks, I mean. Sheesh! Can you imagine dropping one of these on the scales and claiming them as "carry-on"? :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWel handig zo'n grote staande koffer.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMy, how times have changed! Great post.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTraveling at that time required a great deal of baggage in the truest sense of the word. I think I prefer "traveling light!"
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis sounds like a fascinating exhibit. I do wonder what was in all those pots and vials, what beauty products were available to women of that day.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHow fabulous! I would enjoy this museum very much! Thank you for showing today!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a fun place to visit!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTo see a complete collection of such silver and crystal toilettries in a case is rare! We have seen several of those items at Replacements Ltd. in North Carolina, the biggest seller of antique and outdated silver, crystal and china. In one of my blogposts you can see those items:{1899 Roses & Cupid - A Dream in Silver}
Hugs,
Mariette