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Handbag, Purse and Mirror

1950s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pigskin handbag, coin purse, and handbag mirror.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Handbag
  • Purse
  • Mirror
Materials and techniques
Pigskin, brass, viscose with oilcloth lining
Brief description
Pigskin handbag, coin purse, and handbag mirror, made by H Wald & Co. for DuBarry Modelle, Great Britain, 1950s
Physical description
Pigskin handbag, coin purse, and handbag mirror.
Dimensions
  • Width: 24cm
  • Not including pigskin handle height: 22cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Deborah Wald
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.132:1 to 3-1998

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Record createdFebruary 23, 2007
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