E.1965.14_01
Type
bag; handbag
Date
1884
Materials
beaver fur, metal, silk satin, elastic
Description
Woman's bag or handbag with white metal frame and brown fur body. Frame with engraved foliage design on top, fastening with pull button, top engraved 'BHMS RLLPT RTE SGDG', personalised engraving 'M H Duncan 29th Sept 1884' on top inside edge. Single handle covered in brown fur with white metal ends attaching with O rings. Rectangular body in brown fur. Lined with dark brown silk satin with pocket inside back with elastic along top edge.
Category
DRESS
Measurements
overall: 270 mm x 220 mm x 30 mm