Bags Victoria and Albert Museum

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An impeccably researched and beautifully produced concise history of bags through the ages, with examples drawn from the Victoria and Albert Museum's remarkable collection.

From the hand-stitched embroidered purses of the 16th century, to the 'make-do-and-mend' bags of the war years and the rise of the 'It' bag in the 2000s, bags reflect the needs and desires of their users, as well as the changing attitudes to fashion. Focusing on the V&A's world-famous collection, Bags tells the story of the bag from the earliest leather pouches through to today's covetable, luxury pieces.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780500298022
Published: May 2025

Number of pages: 160
Width: 157 mm
Height: 227 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd