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Handbag and purse - Waldybag

Waldybag

  • Object:

    Handbag and purse

  • Place of origin:

    England, Great Britain (made)

  • Date:

    early 1950s (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    H Wald & Co. (maker)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Painted satin decorated with glass beads and silk

  • Credit Line:

    Given by Deborah Wald

  • Museum number:

    T.536-1996

  • Gallery location:

    In store

  • Image in copyright

The unusual decorative technique for this luxury evening bag was developed by H. Wald & Co. after the Second World War. Minuscule glass beads were applied to the flowers while the paint was still wet, creating a glistening, textured effect. These handbags were popular with the British royal family. Known as 'Waldybags', they were in complete contrast to the special shoulder bags designed to carry personal gas masks (compulsory in Britain throughout 1939-1945) that Wald & Co. had made during the War.

Physical description

Cream satin evening handbag with painted and glass-beaded decoration and a captive silk purse.

Place of Origin

England, Great Britain (made)

Date

early 1950s (made)

Artist/maker

H Wald & Co. (maker)

Materials and Techniques

Painted satin decorated with glass beads and silk

Descriptive line

Satin evening handbag 'Waldybag' with silk purse, made by H Wald & Co., England, early 1950s

Materials

Silk (textile); Glass beads

Techniques

Painted; Satin

Categories

Evening wear; Accessories; Women's clothes

Collection code

T&D

Qr_O69940
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