Bags:

"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 complem...

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1. Verfasser: Wilcox, Claire 1954- (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Currie, Elizabeth (MitwirkendeR)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: United Kingdom Thames & Hudson in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum 2017
Ausgabe:Revised and expanded edition
Schriftenreihe:V&A accessories series
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Zusammenfassung:"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
Beschreibung:Previous published in the United Kingdom in 1999 by the Victoria & Albert Museum
Beschreibung:160 Seiten Illustrationen 23 cm
ISBN:9780500519370
0500519374

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