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Saturday, December 29, 2012

Does this look like a lute to you?

I'm researching the end of the Middle Ages for reasons that will become apparent in the months to come, and I found this little gem. It's a purse from 16th century Venice, and the shape is listed as "Lute". From the caption: "...suspended the waist of the dress, very much in vogue, the 'bag-shaped lute' ..."

That's right, it was a lady's purse that hung suspended at the waist. 

 Furthermore, the translated caption suggests this was a gift from a lover. I bet it was. I can see a lover giving a girl a ...LUTE... shaped purse that hung near the juncture of her thighs. You know, I think lutes should make a comeback. What girl wouldn't want a lute shaped purse? It would be perfect for putting your cellphone in! But remember, phones on vibrate while you're at work, girls. 

 Maybe it's just me and I have a dirty mind. Vote in the comments: Lute or Not? 


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8 comments:

  1. PennyDecember 29, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    'Lute' is not what I thought of when I saw this...

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  2. AnonymousDecember 29, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    I immediately recognised a phallic symbol. Lawd have mercy, where are the kitty shaped wallets given to men in that era? ;)

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  3. tmycannDecember 29, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I'monna go with... NOPE.
    0_o
    #needbrainsoap
    :D

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  4. AnonymousDecember 29, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    That depends ... how does it play?

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  5. KathyDecember 30, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Was lute a Middle Ages euphemism?

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  6. wrytersblockDHDecember 30, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Turn it upside down and it looks like Roger the alien from American Dad.

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  7. Ric 'The Turtle' RyanJanuary 1, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Does that translate to today's loot. It may have predated the red light as an advertising gimmick...I guess my mind is not much better than most of the others....

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  8. LianaApril 9, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    For those asking, the website is here: http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/workbox/extpurse.htm

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