Royal Blue Clutch Bag
Date1940s
Object NameHandbag
Mediumleather/metal/manmade lining
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
Dimensions19.5 x 31cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS038089
Keywords
Bags and purses predate pockets with clutches a very early way of carrying small items of value. The earliest surviving example may be a 700 year old one from Iraq in London's Courtauld Gallery
1930-1949
1930-1939
Probably 19th century
Possibly 1920s