Handbag
1985-1990 (made)
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Black wet-look vinyl handbag, envelope style, with a semi-circular shape. Front flap, which covers the entire side, is bordered with overlapping semi-circles in top-stitched black suede, exposing a black glossy hexagon. The side of the bag is also in top-stitched suede. Shoulder strap in narrow black vinyl. Interior in silvered non-reflective vinyl (beginning to crack along interior fold). Magnetic snap, signed on the male side. Metal plaque bearing designer logo and name. Black leather interior.
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Materials and techniques | Suede, leather, metal and vinyl |
Brief description | Handbag in suede, leather and vinyl, designed by Charles Jourdan, France, 1985-1990 |
Physical description | Black wet-look vinyl handbag, envelope style, with a semi-circular shape. Front flap, which covers the entire side, is bordered with overlapping semi-circles in top-stitched black suede, exposing a black glossy hexagon. The side of the bag is also in top-stitched suede. Shoulder strap in narrow black vinyl. Interior in silvered non-reflective vinyl (beginning to crack along interior fold). Magnetic snap, signed on the male side. Metal plaque bearing designer logo and name. Black leather interior. |
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Production type | Ready to wear |
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Credit line | Given by M.T. Ortola |
Object history | Part of an ensemble T.221:1 to 3-1998. Donated along with T.219:1, 2-1998, T.220:1, 2-1998 and T.222-1998 |
Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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Accession number | T.221:1-1998 |
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Record created | February 7, 2007 |
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