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Artist/Maker	Jourdan, Charles (designer)
Place of origin	France (made)

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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Categories	Accessories Day Wear Leather Fashion Womenswear
Object type	Handbag
Materials and techniques	Suede, leather, metal and vinyl Suede Leather Metal 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.
Dimensions	Width: 31cm Height: 21cm
Production type	Ready to wear
Marks and inscriptions	'CJ CHARLES JOURDAN / Paris / MADE IN FRANCE' (Metal plaque inside) 'CHARLES JOURDAN' (Signature on male part of magnetic snap)
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
Collection	Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number	T.221:1-1998

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Record created	February 7, 2007
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O131416/handbag-jourdan-charles/

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