Bag
Accessories
Inventory number
2018.10.31.3.AC.BG.C1805.FRDescription
Leather bag in the shape of a lyre with nailed in cut steel decoration.The women's bag reappeared at the end of the 18th century to replace the pockets impossible to hide under the very narrow dresses. After the discovery of the ruins of Pompei, Antic art makes Europeans dream, fascinated by the life style of the Greeks and Romans. The younger generations inspired by this art start to wear Greek style dresses but can no longer hide a small pocket in its folds. In this way, the women of the Empire era adapted to the habit of carrying their bags in their hands.
Materials
LeatherCut steel
Iron
Origin
circa 1805 FranceDimensions
Width : 2 cmLength : 18 cm
Height : 30 cm