Hand bag
Lenox-Conyngham, family
Category
Costume
Date
1935 - 1945
Materials
Suede, gilt thread, silk thread embroidery, gilt, chain, silk satin.
Measurements
190 x 225 mm
Place of origin
Springhill
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 605009
Summary
A woman's evening bag made from white suede. The bag is decorated on the front face with gilt thread laid in a diaper pattern, with multicoloured silk thread embroidery in a floral motif. It has a gilt frame and clasp, a gold coloured chain handle and is fully lined in cream silk satin with rosebud ribbon trimming. Possibly made or decorated by a member of the Lenox-Conyngham family.
Provenance
Gift of Melo Lenox-Conyngham. Belonged to Laura Alexander (Lenox-Conyngham).
Makers and roles
Lenox-Conyngham, family, maker