Handbag
1939 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The clutch, as the pouchette was now called, was either handle-less or had a residual handle and was typically plain and smoothly contoured. Vanity cases, produced by cosmetic companies such as Elizabeth Arden began to appear for travel and were fully fitted. A new cosmopolitanism associated with air travel and the cruise liner influenced handbag design. This bag by Elizabeth Arden has a mirror and square gilt powder compact and gilt lipstick. The inside of the bag is stamped 'Elizabeth Arden Patent'. It was given by Elizabeth Arden to the donor when visiting the USA in 1939 for the World's Fair.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
|
| Materials and techniques | Crocodile leather, lined in satin, with gilt clasp |
| Brief description | Handbag of leather and satin, gilt vanity mirror and gilt lipstick holder, made by Elizabeth Arden, United States, 1939. |
| Marks and inscriptions | The inside of the bag is stamped 'Elizabeth Arden Patent' |
| Gallery label |
|
| Credit line | Given by Lady Howard Robertson |
| Summary | The clutch, as the pouchette was now called, was either handle-less or had a residual handle and was typically plain and smoothly contoured. Vanity cases, produced by cosmetic companies such as Elizabeth Arden began to appear for travel and were fully fitted. A new cosmopolitanism associated with air travel and the cruise liner influenced handbag design. This bag by Elizabeth Arden has a mirror and square gilt powder compact and gilt lipstick. The inside of the bag is stamped 'Elizabeth Arden Patent'. It was given by Elizabeth Arden to the donor when visiting the USA in 1939 for the World's Fair. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.279 to B-1975 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | March 5, 2003 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
