From April 16, 1935, the New Purse of State for Lord Chancellor. A needlewoman is shown at work on the elaborate Purse of State being made for Lord Sankey, the British Lord Chancellor, at the Royal School of Needlework, in London. Three people are working for three months in making the purse which is of silver, gold, and pearl thread on a background of red velvet. It will be presented in a ceremony which is to be part of the King's Jubilee Celebration. Read more about the Mace and Purse here. From the collection of Mary Nunn.