Black Evening Bag, c.1920 -1930
This small bag is made out of black crepe fabric with a circular diamante clasp.
It has a short fabric handle and is a little worn from use along the top edge.
Blue and White Clasp Bag, c.1920-1970
This handbag is made out of small metal discs sewn on to a metal frame with a metal chain.
The bag is made entirely out of metal and was used as evening wear, as the bag is quite small.
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Chainmail purse / bag, c.1910-1935
This handbag is made up of chainmail links sewn onto a metal frame with a metal chain handle.
Child’s Handmade Bag, c.1930-1960
This bag was made by a child of Alsager's Bank Council School in 1930-1960. Their teacher was Doris Henshall.
Child’s Handmade Yellow Bag, c.1930-1960
This bag was made by a child at Alsagers Bank Council School in 1930-1960.
Their teacher was Doris Henshall.
Emerald Green Handbag, c.1960-1980
This emerald green handbag is made out of leather and has a clasp fastening and was bought for a wedding. It was originally bought from local shop Marsens.
Evening Bag, 1950s
This small evening bag has a clasp fastening and is made out of cotton with a floral pattern.
Leather Handbag, c.1900-1940
This handbag is made out of toughened leather with a small woven handle and a clasp fastening.
There is a small area of metalwork which adds some detail to an otherwise plain handbag.
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Small Beaded Bag
This bag is made up of tiny beads and colourful embroidery to create a floral pattern.
The fastening is a simple clasp with a metal chain handle.
Small Purple Handbag, c.1930-1970
This handbag is made out of purple cotton with a clasp fastening and short handle.
It belonged to Emily Colclough who was born in Wolstanton in 1905 and worked in a pot bank but later worked at Wolstanton ...
White Satin Evening Bag
This evening clutch bag is made out of satin with white beads sewn onto the front. It has a press stud fastening.
White Wedding Handbag
This is a small drawstring handbag used for a wedding.