Rexine Pochette with Japanese Style Decoration
Date1930s
Object NameBag
Mediumrexine, plastic
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 130 × 200 × 25mm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS006566
About MeThis rexine pochette or purse is decorated with Japanese figures and pagodas on the front and Japanese symbols on the back.
A white plastic elephant on the centre of the front flap conceals a press clip fastener.
This was possibly a souvenir brought back from Japan.
mid 19th Century
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, 1402 - 1424
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 15th - 16th century
20th Century
Taisho Period, c.1924
1800 - 1849
possibly early 20th Century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
