--- product_id: 171328244 title: "The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women's Lives, 1660–1900" price: "€ 59.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/171328244-the-pocket-a-hidden-history-of-womens-lives-1660-1900 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women's Lives, 1660–1900 **Price:** € 59.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women's Lives, 1660–1900 - **How much does it cost?** € 59.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/171328244-the-pocket-a-hidden-history-of-womens-lives-1660-1900) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women's Lives, 1660–1900 [Burman, Barbara, Fennetaux, Ariane] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women's Lives, 1660–1900 Review: BEAUTIFUL and Engaging Book. I LOVED EVERY PAGE!! - This book was full of wonderful images and insights! The writing was fascinating and engaging. I have just finished it and feel sad that it is over. As a woman, I deeply appreciated the attention to women's history, women's lives, and women's daily experiences. I see ME in this book. I carry a bag around my waist (a waist pack instead of a shoulder bag) every day and it is full of the same types of things listed for the pockets in this text. I sometimes wear it over my clothes and sometimes under a coat, it is indispensable in my everyday life. I think it is nuts to place asymmetrical strain on one's shoulders with a shoulder bag when you can carry a waist pack without any strain, and the contents are safer at the waist than in a dangling bag that can get left , misplaced, or easily stolen. The last chapter in this book says that pockets worn around the waist are no longer a "thing" but I disagree. I think the Pocket never died and I am living proof... Review: Quite a Scholarly History of Women’s “Pockets” - This book is exactly what I had hoped: an in-depth, very well researched discussion of what women have carried around their “stuff” in for the last few centuries. As a participator in historical re-enactments, I find it indispensable and fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed it! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #197,961 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #185 in Fashion History #417 in Fashion Design #475 in Women in History | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (596) | | Dimensions | 6.5 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0300253745 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0300253740 | | Item Weight | 1.2 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 264 pages | | Publication date | July 28, 2020 | | Publisher | Yale University Press | ## Images ![The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women's Lives, 1660–1900 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71W-SumbNhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEAUTIFUL and Engaging Book. I LOVED EVERY PAGE!! *by K***Y on April 7, 2021* This book was full of wonderful images and insights! The writing was fascinating and engaging. I have just finished it and feel sad that it is over. As a woman, I deeply appreciated the attention to women's history, women's lives, and women's daily experiences. I see ME in this book. I carry a bag around my waist (a waist pack instead of a shoulder bag) every day and it is full of the same types of things listed for the pockets in this text. I sometimes wear it over my clothes and sometimes under a coat, it is indispensable in my everyday life. I think it is nuts to place asymmetrical strain on one's shoulders with a shoulder bag when you can carry a waist pack without any strain, and the contents are safer at the waist than in a dangling bag that can get left , misplaced, or easily stolen. The last chapter in this book says that pockets worn around the waist are no longer a "thing" but I disagree. I think the Pocket never died and I am living proof... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite a Scholarly History of Women’s “Pockets” *by C***H on July 17, 2024* This book is exactly what I had hoped: an in-depth, very well researched discussion of what women have carried around their “stuff” in for the last few centuries. As a participator in historical re-enactments, I find it indispensable and fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For those interested in material culture and women's history, this book is FANTASTIC! *by C***E on May 11, 2021* Yes, THE POCKET is scholarly--it's published by Yale University Press. Those who are seriously interested in women's history, social history, art history, needlework, history of costume, and the like will find THE POCKET to be a treat. I personally haven't been able to put it down since it arrived; I've even been reading it while I'm on my elliptical since it is so fascinating! The gorgeous full-color images are wonderful as well. As another reader mentioned, I noticed that the concept of the "tie on" pocket to be enduring as well: I routinely sling a waist pack across my torso or wear it on my waist because contemporary women's clothing is generally devoid of useful pockets--an acquaintance called the pathetic shallow pockets on women's jeans "mockets" and it is so true! Anyway, I highly recommend this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women's Lives, 1660–1900 - Fabric of Civilization - Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/171328244-the-pocket-a-hidden-history-of-womens-lives-1660-1900](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/171328244-the-pocket-a-hidden-history-of-womens-lives-1660-1900) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*