Three Lucile de Paris Handbags, 1950-70s

This lot includes three bags.

THE FIRST
Light brown alligator frame hand bag with gold-tone hardware and lined in tan glazed leather with zipper and slide pockets.
Label (stamped): Lucille de Paris

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8.75"
Width: 9.75"
Depth: 3"
Strap Drop: 5.5"

THE SECOND
Black alligator frame hand bag with gold-tone hardware and peg feet, and lined in tan glazed leather with middle zipper pocket and side zipper, flap, and slide pockets.
Label (stamped): Lucille de Paris

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8"
Width: 12"
Depth: 3"
Strap Drop: 5.5"

THE THIRD
Black calfskin leather frame bag with gold-tone hardware and peg feet, front flap pocket, and lined in tan glazed leather with center snap clasp pocket, and side pockets. There is a printed name sticker above the stamped brand logo.
Label (stamped): Lucille de Paris

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 10"
Width: 13.5"
Depth: 3.75"
Strap Drop: 5.25"

Property from the Collection of Joseph H. and June S. Hennage, Williamsburg, Virginia

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though the metal frame has some oxidation spots along the top opening and there are some light scratches in the lining. The bottom corners has some minor wear on each one.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though the metal frame has some oxidation spots along the top opening and there are some scratches and darkened spots in the lining. The handles have some wear underneath each strap and the bottom corners has some minor wear on the peg feet.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though the top clasp and peg feet hardware is worn and there is verdigris on inner snap purse hardware along with some scratches in the lining. The zipper pocket fabric lining has some discoloration along the top opening by the zipper.

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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

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Three Lucile de Paris Handbags, 1950-70s

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