The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-23
FALL FANCIES.
Large Handbag Is Quite as Much in
Evidence as Ever.


To name one style of purse which is
a favorite this Fail would be an i'm
posi- biIity. The feminine world has
gone daft on the subject of unique
hand bags and vanity cases, and each
woman strives 10 have the one she
OF her neighbor. Behold as a conse-
quence an endless array of money bags,
no two alike and each one suited fn=its
own peculiar way to the needs and fan
c1eS of WOnankind.
Occasional rumor whispers that the
small purse is surely coming back to
fashion and that huge carrya1ls are
quite out of date. This, however, is
the opinion of only one woman. The
other ninety-nine keep right on buying
the large bag, the small bag, the purse
with the fiat handle and the purse with
the long handle, and if any OF them
are blessed with sufficient of this
worlds wealth. It is q pouch Of hand
some metal, beadwork or lace dangling
from glittering chain around wrist or
neck.
Clumsipess, a characteristic of the
big bag Of previous years, has entirely
disappeared from the large receptacles
carried this fall. In fact, so marked is
this change that the bags which were
in the tip Of fashion a year ago, now
look decidedly oId-fashioned.
The tai1or-made girl who last year
sported q huge square of leather with
wide rounding bottom, swings over her
arm this Fail. an equally large recep-
table, but 1t is of extremely flexible
leather and tapers considerably as it
approaches the top. Double, rounding
handles are the slenderest ropes of
leather, and the bag can be pressed as
fat as a pancake. All colors. from the
most stunning tans and reds to very
smart puppies and greens, appear in
these large bags and brass monogram
usually ornaments one corner or the
middle of one side. A few of these car
ryalls have brass keys that fasten them
at the top. One fascinating old-rose
bag with All the fittings of a vanity
case showed q wide leather flap that
passed over the clasp and buttoned fat
~ down one one side.
The medlum-size purse and vanity
bag Is in myriad form. For the bust
ness woman, the most practical pocket
book IS not too large to carry comfort
ably in her hand Very desirable Is
an oblong or square receptacle with
narrow strap over the opening rsgu-
lated by two snaps according to the
fullness Of the purse, fat handle is
attached close to one side or from end
to end across the top. Both inside and
outside of the strap are deep, fat peck
cts for holding memoranda, etc. These
come either in black patent leather OF
in leather exactly the color of the gown
worn. To carry with more elaborate
costumes. this style of purse is bound
in col0red velvet with velvet straps.
The tapering shape of the very large
bag is also seen in the new purses OF
medium size. Chased silver bands
adorn the openings of these. and many
are studded with the daintiest inlta-
ton pearls. The latter are especially
lovely set in gold bands at the head OF
light tan or champagne colOred 1eath-
er. Purses of white leather also dis
play JeWeled mounttngs and are enjoy
ing a considerable vogue.
These exquisitely colored feathers
! in suede and seal are, of course, re-
served for wear with calling and re-
T ceptfon gowns. For the same pur-
pose there come handsome bead
! purses of all sorts and descriptions
and charming silk bags covered witt
real lace. IN fact, the woman VINO haE
a bit Of Duchess or other handsome
/ lace can make use of it in no better
! way. The lace is laid over q pale-col-
: ored silk to form a rounding oblone
+ bag and is then mounted on a gil
/ clasp frame with gilt chain For al
/ elderly woman, a bag to hang at th'
/ side is built in similar fashion.
Vanity cases in combination witt
! change purses appear in two new
styles. One consists of fat piece o.
/ flexible leather having compartment
4 for letters, stamps. etc. as well as TO
/ puff, mirror and vinaigrette. The othe
case has the appearance of a small
Il leather book held by long thin han
/ dies. When opened it reveals mos
+ compact arrangement OF change purs
I and prinkfng tools.
Most fetching among the little peck
etbooks is a long strip Of colore'