Five Designer Bags, 1990-2010s

This lot includes five designer handbags.

THE FIRST
An orange oversized crocidile clutch with magnetic flap and lined with orange leather.
Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 17"
Width: 1"
Depth: 6"

THE SECOND
A purple crocodile clutch with warp closure lined with gray seude.
Label: B. Romanek

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 9.5"
Width: 2"
Depth: 5.5"

THE THIRD
A Nancy Gonzales crocodile handbag, lined with seude, with two attached crocodile handles.
Label: Nancy Gonzales Columbia and New York Genuine Crocodile Made in Colombia

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 14"
Width: 6"
Depth: 8.5"
Strap drop: 6"

THE FOURTH
A bright pink alligator clutch lined with pink leather and with detachable pink alligator strap.
Label: Gianni Milanese Milano Genuine Alligator

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 9.5"
Width: 2"
Depth: 4.5"
Strap drop: 7"

THE FIFTH
A fanshaped gray lizard clutch with graytone and pearl dragon clasp, lined with black seude.
Label: Natori Made in Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 10.5"
Width: 2"
Depth: 5"

Property from the Estate of Patricia Ann Black Smyth, Sold to Benefit Berea College, Berea, Kentucky

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is pristine like new.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with fading on the purple crocodile.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with minor wear on corners.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is good with a minor blemish on front left side and loose clasp.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312 280 1212

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Account Executive

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Five Designer Bags, 1990-2010s

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