Handbags
mid 20th century (made)
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Pink straw bucket style handbag for a girl with blue flower decoration, amde in Italy, 1950s.
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Brief description | Pink straw bucket style handbag for a girl with blue flower decoration, made in Italy, 1950s |
Physical description | Magenta coloured straw bucket style handbag for a girl. Magenta dyed straw is sewn in the round to create a circular bucket bag. The bag is closed with a straw flap fastened with pink elastic around a red plastic bead. The flap is decorated with a felt blue flower with white centre. The handle is attached to the centre of the flap. A label 'MADE IN ITALY' is sewn on the underside of the flap at the front. |
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Marks and inscriptions | MADE IN ITALY |
Credit line | Given by Daphne Pearce |
Object history | This handbag is part of larger gift given to the Museum by Daphne Pearce who wore the clothes as a young girl growing up in the Northern suburbs of London. The clothes are all in pristine condition and were worn from the 1950s to 1960s and show a range from baby wear to pre-teen years, approximately 12. This collection typifies the clothing of the period and clothing labels and styles of the middle classes. |
Summary | Pink straw bucket style handbag for a girl with blue flower decoration, amde in Italy, 1950s. |
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Accession number | B.498-2013 |
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Record created | May 10, 2013 |
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