Historically people have saved, collected and protected very important objects which mean everything to them, for all kinds of reasons. So much time, love and effort were invested in them that successive generations have revered them and many are still here for us to see and enjoy today. Examples of some of the ways the theme could have been interpreted included: bags, purses, reticules to keep money, jewellery or make up, boxes for thimbles, medals, letters or music, reliquaries for religious artefacts and mementos, embroidered book covers
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