04/16/2026
Researching ideas for future videos and leather patterns using the way back machine and I came across this webpage showing the many iterations of the grandparents of modern pocketbooks and wallets. It's a long page with quite a few examples.
I think some of these are pretty cool. I hope at least a few of you enjoy it as much as I did.
This document provides images and descriptions of various 18th century leather pocket books from both America and England. It showcases the evolution of pocket books from simple leather folders to more elaborate embroidered versions. Locations and dates are provided for each pocket book, with some b...