Clutch bag
Category
Plastics
Date
1950 - 1960
Materials
Plastic. bamboo, metal.
Measurements
150 x 300 x 25 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603751
Summary
A woman's clutch-style handbag, made from plastic and bamboo. The outer face of the bag has a faux linen plastic ground overlaid with split bamboo in a honeycomb pattern. It has a gold coloured metal frame and clasp and is fully lined in beige plastic with one small interior pocket. A maker's stamp on the outer bag frame reads, "Gilbert. England".
Marks and inscriptions
Stamped to side of bag frame.: A maker's stamp on the outer bag frame reads, "Gilbert. England". See associated photograph for further details.