Bag
1979 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
In 1970 US Vogue noted 'It's all in the bag ... combinations of fur and reversed calf; leather and webbing; a patchwork of lizard in scarlet, orange, Irish green, taupe; camera cases; cartridge cases; mail pouches. Bags strapped right under the arm; long-strap bags slapping the thigh; Moroccan studding and embroidery; harness brass on fake python, sleek as Rotten Row'. A growing informality in dress and a tendency towards layering and mixing different weights and fabrics allowed the handbag, once so formal, to relax into a functional receptacle that was to be used for all occasions, to become battered and familiar. This red satin drawstring bag with clown applique forms part of a 'Harlequin' outfit.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Appliquéd satin |
| Brief description | ensemble, F, 1979, British; Clyne, Chris. "Harlequin" |
| Physical description | Red satin drawstring bag with clown applique |
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| Object history | The complete ensemble was donated in 1979 with a customised Adel Rootstein mannequin specially made for the purpose of modelling it. This was part of a group of 25 such total ensembles donated in 1979. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | In 1970 US Vogue noted 'It's all in the bag ... combinations of fur and reversed calf; leather and webbing; a patchwork of lizard in scarlet, orange, Irish green, taupe; camera cases; cartridge cases; mail pouches. Bags strapped right under the arm; long-strap bags slapping the thigh; Moroccan studding and embroidery; harness brass on fake python, sleek as Rotten Row'. A growing informality in dress and a tendency towards layering and mixing different weights and fabrics allowed the handbag, once so formal, to relax into a functional receptacle that was to be used for all occasions, to become battered and familiar. This red satin drawstring bag with clown applique forms part of a 'Harlequin' outfit. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.224F-1980 |
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| Record created | January 14, 2004 |
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