1940s Waldybag Handpainted Garden Handbag

Description: Ivory satin handbag with colorful hand painted scene of people in a garden. Bamboo-like detail at strap base. Hinge clasp closure and three inner lining pockets with attached coin purse. Gold toned hardware. Waldybag stamp/logo on lining.

About Waldybag:

Waldybags were made by H Wald & Co. were founded in 1934, and reached their peak in the 1940-50s. Waldybags were very popular with Queen Elizabeth and the royal family. The unusual decorative technique for this luxury evening bag was developed and executed by company designer Florence Campbell who adapted the traditional German craft. She started by painting designs onto transparent plastic sheets to hold against plain satin bags, enabling clients to choose a pattern and style. The design was traced onto greaseproof paper, then transferred to the bag by pricking the paper to create an outline. Campbell would finish by directly hand-painting the bag.  Minuscule glass beads were applied to the flowers while the paint was still wet, creating a glistening, textured effect. Some of these bags can be viewed Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Label: Waldybag

Condition: Fair vintage condition - stained and discolored.

Measurements: 

Height 6"

Width 9"

Depth 2"

Strap Drop 6"

Material: No materials tag, feels like silk.