Definitions for "Necessaire"
Small case made of wood covered in leather or shagreen, or sometimes silver or enamel, designed to carry travel necessities, such as toiletries or sewing equipment. Necessaires were particularly popular in the 18thC and were also made in the 19thC.
(French, "necessity") A traveling case containing a drinking glass and a knife, fork, and spoon.
Necessaire is another word for etui, a tiny, decorative, cylindrical-shaped case that was often carried on a chatelaine. The necessaire/etui was used to carry small "necessary" items like pencils and scissors. The etui was first used in the 1720's.
Bolster-shaped version of the minaudiere with fewer compartments