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Sporran

1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Kinloch Anderson Ltd. (maker)
Place of origin
Scotland (made)

Black leather sealskin sporran with three tassels. Silver plated decoration.

Object details

Categories
Men's Clothes
Fashion
Formal Wear
Accessories
Leather
Scotland
Bags
Object type
Sporran
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sporran
  • Belt
Materials and techniques
Leather sealskin with silver-plated decoration
Leather
Sealskin
Silver-Plated
Brief description
Leather sealskin sporran, made by Kinloch Anderson, Scotland, 1996
Physical description
Black leather sealskin sporran with three tassels. Silver plated decoration.
Gallery label
(1997)
Modern Highland dress has evolved from the belted plaids worn by the Scottish Highlanders until the 18th century. This kilt is made from a tartan now associated with the Anderson clan. Such dashing attire is increasingly popular as formal wear for weddings, balls, and other special occasions.
(12/2020)
ADORNMENT

Whether crystal-encrusted or trimmed with exotic feathers, evening bags can finish an outfit like a piece of fine jewellery. Often small and sculptural, these accessories can be treasured objects in their own right, selected for their beauty rather than for functionality. They signify exclusivity and are able to complement a fashionable ensemble.

Renowned jewellers such as Lacloche Frères, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co. are among those who have made some of the most covetable and treasured vanity cases for evening wear, as well as handbags featuring precious and semi-precious stones and gold.

V&A, Room 40, Bags: Inside Out.
Credit line
Given by the makers
Object history
Part of a Highland dress ensemble T.21:1 to 17-1997.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.21:11-1997

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Record createdMay 5, 2011
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1194869/sporran-kinloch-anderson-ltd/
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