2002.96.18

Images (3)

Fashion A-Z (II)_26 Left to right 2010.91.1 (ensemble), 2002.96.18 and 76.196.24 (bags case), 99.13.1 (red dress), 2005.41.1 (striped dress), 75.124.3 (gown)

Luxury_05 Left to right 77.89.1 (lace dress), 91.255.7 (sequined ensemble), 91.231.1 (velvet dress), 94.80.1 (suit), 2007.25.1 (bag case), 2007.25.2 (bag case), 2002.96.18 (bag case), 2007.17.1 (wedding dress)

Object: Bag

Brand: Hermès (French, founded 1837)

Date: 2000

Medium: Navy blue leather and brass

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Laura Solomon in memory of Sally Solomon

Object number: 2002.96.18

DescriptionNavy leather Kelly bag with brass logo hardware and lock; square, notched flap, self tophandle, leather strip with small pocket containing two brass keys; flannel logo storage bag

Label Text:Hermès bags are among the most coveted in the world. They are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and timeless chic. Established in 1837, the company initially specialized in premier quality carriage harnesses and bridles; Hermès produced its first handbags in 1922. Some of the company’s styles have been in production for decades, including the Kelly bag from 1935 (renamed after Grace Kelly in 1956).

In Collection(s)

2000s

Exhibitions:

Pockets to Purses: Fashion + Function
Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part Two)
Luxury
Paris, Capital of Fashion