VINTAGE PURSES AT THEIR BEST
Purses used to be a useful, decorative and very common accessory to the ladies' warderobe. They were artistically manufactured in various sizes and in an array of different techniques and materials: Textile embroideries (petit point), glas beads, ingenious metal mesh, leather, silver etc. The purse was meant to carry a few items, like a small mirror, some make-up and a small handkerchief, but its main purpose was to put emphasis on the robe of the wearer. Accordingly, stylish fashion dolls were sold with a fitting purse in miniature size. Even the early Barbie had fashionable purses as an accessory.
The Special Exhibition presents more than 300 beautiful purses in pritstine condition from around 1830 to 1930

Museum hours:
Sunday through Friday 2 to 6 p.m.
Open on Monday !
Closed on Saturday
 
Admission:
Adults CHF 6.- (Euro 4.-)
Children under 12 CHF 3.- (Euro 2.-)
Guided tours in English on request

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