Somewhere, in almost every woman's closet, is an iconic "little black dress". It may no longer fit, but it will never be cast aside (it knows too much!). The real party girl though, is the best friend of the little black dress, the little black purse. Many a secret is found tucked inside the pockets of that little black purse: theatre tickets, concert tickets, old wedding invitations.
Mum's vintage black beaded clutch carried no more than a small rectangular mirror, a comb, and lipstick (often in the same coral colour as the Peony in the photograph). Sometimes the purse would make room for an invitation card, however, Dad usually carried that in the pocket of his suit.
After Dad died, Mum's little black purse sat in a dresser drawer for many years, until my youngest sister and I thought it needed to get out of the house. That little black purse has enjoyed discos, dinners and receptions from Vancouver to Quebec City. Counting the events with Mum and my sister, she's been out more than I have! Long after the little black dress has cleared the dance floor, the little black purse is still twirling on someone's wrist.
If you've been waiting for me to reveal one of the secrets tucked inside the little black purse, my Soft Silver Rose number 430 Pearl lips are sealed!
Photographs copyright of: Ruth Adams, Widow's Endorphins Photographic Images Incorporated.
Once more, I love your photos along with the little black purse story. Thanks for sharing!
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