What’s in My Pocket?

Each of my dresses has a pocket on one side, preferably the right side. In this pocket goes the things I will need throughout the day at an event. This includes:

Building key
A small wallet/pocket with ID and cash. This is roughly 3.5”x2.5”.
Handkerchief
Possibly a workpocket
Possibly a purse (a small item that carries money)
Possibly a fan
Possibly a glass

Under my skirts, I have a seperate, tie-on pocket* for emergency items. Yes, I am a strong believer in keeping emergency items on you. Between car crashes, floods, debilitating migraines, and rabid racoons, I find it best to be prepared. This is the style recommended for women traveling. In this pocket I keep:

Epipen
Medications I need immediate access to
Car key (mine pop apart)
Phone if I need it

The Lady’s Guide to Perfect Gentility and Manners, by Emily Thornwell, 1859.

When I am walking into the village, or event, I carry things in their particular containers:

Straw working materials go in a basket or bag or wallet depending on the work and era.
Meals go in a basket most often
What other stuff have I carried in my pockets?
Bananas
Water bottles
Bag of crackers
Camera
Workbox
Slippers

References:

Separate pocket beneath the petticoat for travelling – Eliza Leslie’s The Behaviour Book , 1853 & 1859. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89098853203?urlappend=%3Bseq=106 Republished as The Ladies Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners, 1864.

*Yes, I am aware some are apposed to the wearing of tie-on pockets for the Civil War era, some strongly apposed. As I do multiple eras, I find keeping my essential items on me in the same place, regardless of era, is the best way for me to make sure I can quickly access what I need.