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| Handbag Circa 1920 Silk, Semi-Precious Stones Asprey, London The Victoria & Albert Museum |
Though this handbag does not contain an Asprey label, it is most assuredly from their luxurious emporium, circa 1920. A symphony of embroidered silk with metal and semi-precious stone fittings, this clutch would have been the perfect finishing touch to a smart lady’s outfit.
The majority of the clutch is made a portion of imported Chinese fabric, most likely from a pre-existing silk garment which has been embroidered on a yellow silk ground with peacocks, flowers and butterflies, rimmed in gold and trimmed with a Chinese woven ribbon of a lovely blue. The fabric hangs from a metal frame surmounted by a clasp made from one large pink stone and two smaller green ones. Lined on the inside with golden satin, the interior of the handbag conceals two hidden pockets.
1 comment:
It is an *exciting* piece. Full of delightful hidden treasures, and exquisite details. I would love to hold it in my hands so I could examine it closely...
You say "made of a portion of imported Chinese fabric, most likely from a pre-existing silk garment..."
That almost sounds like the Royals owned a *repurposed* handbag? *gasp*
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