Not on display

'Traviata' handbag

Handbag
2020 (made)
Artist/Maker
Launer
Place of origin
Walsall (made)
England (made)

Black patent leather 'Traviata' handbag with metal hardware, by Launer, 2020.

Object details

Category
Bags
Object type
Handbag
Title'Traviata' handbag
Materials and techniques
leather, metal
Leather
Brief description
Handbag, leather, metal, by Launer, England, 2020
Physical description
Black patent leather 'Traviata' handbag with metal hardware, by Launer, 2020.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20cm
  • Width: 23cm
Gallery label
(12/2020)
Queen Elizabeth II is rarely seen in public without a handbag. Its contents and significance have been subject to much speculation throughout her reign. Regardless of this, Her Majesty limits the colour of her handbag to black, grey or white. The ‘Traviata’ is a regular companion but, unlike the model shown here, the royal version is bespoke and features longer handles.

V&A, Room 40, Bags: Inside Out
Credit line
Given by Launer London
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.16-2020

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Record createdFebruary 28, 2020
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1532369/traviata-handbag-handbag-launer/
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