They did however carry little netted purses in their pocket to carry money .
Around the year 1670 , men 's breeches were made with built - in pockets , which caused them to stop carrying purses .
men did however carry little netted purses in men 's pocket to carry money .
Around the year 1670 , men 's breeches were made with built - in pockets , which caused them to stop carrying purses .