Waldybag
Handbag and Purse
early 1950s (made)
early 1950s (made)
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The unusual decorative technique for this luxury evening bag was developed and executed by Florence Campbell, who also designed for Rayne shoes, and sold by H. Wald & Co. after the Second World War. Minuscule glass beads were applied to the flowers while the paint was still wet, creating a glistening, textured effect. These handbags were popular with the British royal family. Known as 'Waldybags', they were in complete contrast to the special shoulder bags designed to carry personal gas masks (compulsory in Britain throughout 1939-1945) that Wald & Co. had made during the War.
Object details
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| Title | Waldybag |
| Materials and techniques | Painted satin decorated with glass beads and silk |
| Brief description | Handbag, purse, painted satin, beads, silk, 'Waldybag' by H Wald & Co., England, 1950s |
| Physical description | Cream satin evening 'Waldybag' handbag with painted and glass-beaded flower motif and a captive silk purse. British, 1950-1954, made by Wald & Co. |
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| Credit line | Given by Deborah Wald |
| Summary | The unusual decorative technique for this luxury evening bag was developed and executed by Florence Campbell, who also designed for Rayne shoes, and sold by H. Wald & Co. after the Second World War. Minuscule glass beads were applied to the flowers while the paint was still wet, creating a glistening, textured effect. These handbags were popular with the British royal family. Known as 'Waldybags', they were in complete contrast to the special shoulder bags designed to carry personal gas masks (compulsory in Britain throughout 1939-1945) that Wald & Co. had made during the War. |
| Bibliographic reference | Bags V&A Exhibition (Project)
Bags: Inside Out (2020) Lucia Savi, V&A Publishing, pg 27
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.536-1996 |
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| Record created | November 12, 2002 |
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