Name/Title

Evening Bag

Entry/Object ID

2021.4.4

Description

Gold and royal purple crochet handbag. Outside layer of bag is composed of cream coloured cord covered with fine metallic gold netting, which have been crocheted over a layer of royal purple fabric. Bag is rectangular with a gold metallic clasp opening at the top. Inside of bag appears to be filled with firm stuffing, over which is a lining of purple fabric edged with gold and cream cord. Handbag has short gold metallic chain handle.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dohm-Smidt, Kristine

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Metal

Color

Gold, Purple, Yellow

Notes

Crocheted exterior.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1960 - 1969

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 21cm Width: 7cm Height: 30cm