Not currently on display at the V&A

Bag

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One piece of leather folded back on itself, sligthly curved at the opening, originally stitched together at each side. Remains of stitch holes along upper edge and vertical pleats on both sides, now hardened.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tanned leather (modern thread)
Brief description
Remains of drawstring leather bag; folded over itself and stitched along each side.
Physical description
One piece of leather folded back on itself, sligthly curved at the opening, originally stitched together at each side. Remains of stitch holes along upper edge and vertical pleats on both sides, now hardened.
Dimensions
  • Width: 23.2cm
  • Height: 13.3cm
Style
Production
Found at building sites in London and its neighbourhood in the early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
T.100-1917

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Record createdNovember 25, 2004
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