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Bags

Title
Bags / Claire Wilcox ; with Elizabeth Currie.
ISBN
9780500519370
0500519374
Publication
[New York, New York] : Thames & Hudson, [2017]
Physical Description
160 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Summary
"Illuminating the evolution of bag designs and uses from the medieval period to today, the author explores early drawstring creations and richly worked ecclesiastical purses, before looking at large work bags of the 18th century, and by contrast the small reticules that were designed to complement high-waisted Empire line dresses. Increased travel in the 19th century brought about the leather handbag as we know it today, while the 20th century saw an explosion of innovations, from 1930s designs reflecting the streamlined American aesthetic and the use of new synthetics such as imitation patent and Vynide, to the rise of the luxury designer handbag by the likes of Hermès, Gucci, Chanel and Prada. After a general introduction, chronological chapters unfold, illustrated throughout; a detailed glossary, bibliography and index conclude the book..."--Publisher's description.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
July 19, 2017
Series
V&A accessories series
Contents
Girdle puches & almoners : the 14th and 15th century
Pokes, purses & swete bagges : the 16th and 17th century
Pockets, purses & work-bags, 1700-1790
Reticules: 1790-1830
Bags, purses and châtelaines: 1830-80
The handbag, 1880-1918
Dance bags, clutches & 'make-do-and-mend': 1918-1945
The new look: shoulder bags & designer handbags: 1945-2000
Man bags, totes and mini bags: 2000s-the present.
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