Handbag
1998 (made)
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Top milliner Philip Treacy designed the first of his small collections of beautifully sculptured handbags, bearing the Treacy logo, in 1997. Five times award winning British Accessory Designer of the Year, in 2004 Tracey branched out into other disciplines, using his sculptural forms as a medium for other objects, such as glass wear and furniture.
This example, from 1998, is made of patent leather in a faux crocodile finish.
This example, from 1998, is made of patent leather in a faux crocodile finish.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Patent leather in faux crocodile finish, with clasp and 'feet' of burnished metal and tan leather lining |
| Brief description | Purple patent leather handbag, Philip Treacy, Britain, 1998 |
| Physical description | Purple patent leather in faux crocodile finish with clasp and 'feet' of burnished metal and a short hand strap. Designed with a flat bottom, the bag has a elliptical shape and is lined with tan leather. Stored with blue soft storage bag. |
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| Credit line | Given by the designer |
| Summary | Top milliner Philip Treacy designed the first of his small collections of beautifully sculptured handbags, bearing the Treacy logo, in 1997. Five times award winning British Accessory Designer of the Year, in 2004 Tracey branched out into other disciplines, using his sculptural forms as a medium for other objects, such as glass wear and furniture. This example, from 1998, is made of patent leather in a faux crocodile finish. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.8:1&2-1999 |
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| Record created | November 16, 2001 |
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