Are ladies' daggers really historic? Did they use them at table? To defend their honor in a pinch? This lovely leaf-shaped bronze dagger came from a Renaissance Festival. Historic or not, it sure looks pretty.
This lady with her dagger is from a medieval manuscript.
Big battle swords would be inappropriate at home. I wear a short sword for dress occasions.
This is a picture of a 14th Century short sword
taken from the Manesse manuscript.
I bought my short sword on eBay from duckhunter77. It was listed as a "Halfling" sword. Among all the Hollywood and fantasy junque on eBay there are some plain, medieval-looking items. You just have to shop around.