{"product_id":"1940s-waldybag-handpainted-floral-handbag","title":"1940s Waldybag Handpainted Floral Handbag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eIvory satin handbag with colorful hand painted florals. Hinge clasp closure and two inner lining pockets with attached coin purse. Gold toned hardware. Waldybag stamp\/logo on lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Waldybag:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaldybags were made by H Wald \u0026amp; Co. were founded in 1934, and reached their peak in the 1940-50s. Waldybags were very popular with Queen Elizabeth and the royal family. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMinuscule glass beads were applied to the flowers while the paint was still wet, creating a glistening, textured effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Some of these bags can be viewed Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWaldybag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Fair\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003evintage condition - stained and discolored.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrap Drop 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNo materials tag, feels like silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Girls Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47843150758132,"sku":"68uy6edyt35","price":448.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/0296\/7843\/files\/IMG_7012.jpg?v=1773332522","url":"https:\/\/lostgirlschicago.com\/products\/1940s-waldybag-handpainted-floral-handbag","provider":"Lost Girls Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}