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Crocodile skin handbag

Front view of a handbag showing the texture of the skin. Side view of a handbag showing the thin handles. Side view of a handbag showing the thin handles. Side view of a handbag showing the texture of the skin. Side view of a handbag showing the internal contents. Top view of a handbag showing the internal contents. Top view of a handbag showing the internal contents.
Front view of a handbag showing the texture of the skin. Side view of a handbag showing the thin handles. Side view of a handbag showing the thin handles. Side view of a handbag showing the texture of the skin. Side view of a handbag showing the internal contents. Top view of a handbag showing the internal contents. Top view of a handbag showing the internal contents.

Classification

Description

A crocodile skin handbag with a snap fastening and two handles, numerous interior pockets and a separate cosmetics purse. The bag also contains a brush and comb. This object provides context for others made of imitation crocodile skin.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
The Martin

Inscriptions

"'The Martin' Made in England"
printed: "Genuine Crocodile" (detached swing tag)

Object number

AIBDC : 002770

Date

1950 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

stitched

Material

animal
leather
crocodile skin
Dimensions
Width
110mm
Height
210mm
Depth
340mm

Colour

brown
dark