Not currently on display at the V&A

Handbag

ca. 1910-ca. 1920 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black ribbed silk handbag with a soft body. and fabric bullet-pleated into an etched/chased gold frame set with turquoises.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Ribbed silk with metal set with turquoise
Brief description
Ribbed silk handbag with gold metal set with turquoise, probably made in Great Britain, ca. 1910-ca. 1920
Physical description
Black ribbed silk handbag with a soft body. and fabric bullet-pleated into an etched/chased gold frame set with turquoises.
Dimensions
  • Widest point width: 24cm
  • Not including handle height: 17cm
Credit line
Given by M.T. Ortola
Object history
Donated along with T.219:1, 2-1998, T.221:1 to 3-1998 and T.220:1, 2-1998.
Collection
Accession number
T.222-1998

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Record createdFebruary 23, 2007
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