Vintage women's pewter and rock crystal hip flask

Vintage women's pewter and rock crystal hip flask very collectible and rare fantastic condition guilt lined interior 10 cm tall 5 cm wide some minor age related marks

Women's hip flask history includes:

Gutted fruit

The earliest known hip flasks were fruit husks that were gutted to hold liquor.

Pig's bladders

In the 18th century, women would smuggle liquor onto British warships by hiding makeshift flasks made from pig's bladders under their petticoats.

Silver

Silver became a popular material for hip flasks because it protected and preserved the liquor inside.

Ornate designs

Hip flasks became more ornate during the Victorian era, with engraved lettering and other designs.

Prohibition

Hip flasks became very popular during Prohibition, and sales were much higher than the previous decade.

Indiana ban

Indiana banned the sale of hip flasks and cocktail shakers during Prohibition.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel is the most popular material for hip flasks today because it's affordable, strong, and easy to clean.

Gifts

Hip flasks are often given as gifts for special occasions like weddings and graduations.

The word "hipster" is said to come from the fact that people who carried hip flasks were called "hipsters".