Three Vintage Designers Bags; One Roberta di Camerino, Two Mark Cross, 1970-1980s

This lot includes three bags.

THE FIRST
Navy blue, red, and green velvet crossbody bag lined in navy leather, and gold-tone hardware. 1978.
Label (stamped): Roberta di Camerino

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 5.75"
Width: 10"
Depth: 1.5"
Strap Drop: 24.5"

THE SECOND
Red alligator frame hand bag with gold-tone hardware and frame, tan leather lining, and inner zipper pocket.
Label (stamped): Mark Cross

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7.5"
Width: 10.25"
Depth: 3"
Strap Drop: 6"

THE THIRD
Black leather messenger bag with adjustable shoulder strap, gold-tone hardware, and magnetic snap closure.
Label: Mark Cross

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8.5"
Width: 10"
Depth: 3"
Strap Drop: 20"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with wear noticeable on the leather piping along the edges of the bag and some minor wear to the plating on strap clips. The interior is worn but is in tact.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is fair with two cracks on each end of the handle and wear on the bottom corners and side edges of the outer bag. The frame has moderate wear and the lining has a white residue throughout.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with two marks on the outer shell; one in the front near the snap and one on the back top right corner above the seam. The interior has many indentations but is overall in tact. The bottom has some light scratches and the bottom corners have wear as well.

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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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Three Vintage Designers Bags; One Roberta di Camerino, Two Mark Cross, 1970-1980s

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