Handbag
1956 (made)
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The three dominant handbag styles of the 1950s were the classic, structured handbag on a metal frame of lacquered brass or steel, the clutch bag and the open bucket bag, an elegant form of shopper. Handbags were used for their ability to complete an outfit, to provide a dash of colour or an accent to an outfit. Evening clutch bags were made in silver and gold brocades, kid and diamanté, or in solid metal and outfits were composed as much as assembled. This metal and faux pearl minaudière was worn by Mrs Carol Howard at her wedding on Boxing Day, 1956.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Metal decorated with faux pearls |
| Brief description | Minaudière (handbag) with powder puff and lipstick, made by Fiorella, Great Britain, 1956 |
| Physical description | Metal and faux pearls minaudière (handbag) with circular designs and snake link strap. With a powder puff and lipstick. |
| Credit line | Given by Carol Howard |
| Object history | This handbag was carried by Carol Mitzman for her marriage to Jeffrey Howard on 26 December 1956 at Dollis Hill Synagogue. |
| Summary | The three dominant handbag styles of the 1950s were the classic, structured handbag on a metal frame of lacquered brass or steel, the clutch bag and the open bucket bag, an elegant form of shopper. Handbags were used for their ability to complete an outfit, to provide a dash of colour or an accent to an outfit. Evening clutch bags were made in silver and gold brocades, kid and diamanté, or in solid metal and outfits were composed as much as assembled. This metal and faux pearl minaudière was worn by Mrs Carol Howard at her wedding on Boxing Day, 1956. |
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| Accession number | T.234:1 to 3-1998 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2003 |
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