"Evening Bag made with the Skin of a Fruit Bat"

Date

C. 1925 - 1940

Technique

machine and hand made

Dimensions

Length: 21cm
Width: 17cm
Thickness: 3cm

Caption

Fruit bat handbag This bag is made from the skin of a large fruit bat. Fruit bats are native to Asia, Africa and Australia. The bag belonged to a local lady and would once have been considered a fashionable accessory.

Object number

FCM_2011_242