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Paulton

Handbag
1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Although this bag recalls the style and pastel colours of the 1950s, it suited the vogue for special occasions and classic bags during the 1990s. The Museum also has examples in pale blue and pale green.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePaulton (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Dupion silk with diamanté
Brief description
Dupion silk 'Paulton' handbag with a diamanté clasp, designed by Anya Hindmarch, England, 1996
Physical description
Pale mauve dupion silk 'Paulton' handbag with a diamanté clasp.
Credit line
Given by the designer
Summary
Although this bag recalls the style and pastel colours of the 1950s, it suited the vogue for special occasions and classic bags during the 1990s. The Museum also has examples in pale blue and pale green.
Collection
Accession number
T.472-1996

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Record createdNovember 12, 2002
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