I truly think you were further behind than 200 years! Always late to the party!! I was wishing for a little sleep before two, but, that wasn't in the plan. Obviously. I paid dearly for it today, no worries. Here is a little something for you. :)
As pockets became an integral part of clothing during the 17th century, men no longer needed to carry handbags for anything other than the bulkiest of items—books, documents, and letters.