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Amsterdam | 14/05/2009 - 23/08/2009 Animal-inspired bags

Exhibition about animals as source of inspiration for bag designs. The examples on show include the designer Beverly Feldman, who often portrays her poodles on her bags, and Corine Haacke whose bags and Cavalier label are inspired by her dog. In the past, bags and purses would often portray animals and flowers. The purpose of these decorations was to express the feelings of the giver for the recipient. Animals as symbol of loyalty, and a long and happy life can be seen on wedding pouches and -wallets. In the 1950s and '60s, as a reaction to the sober years of the Second World War, bags became popular, portraying for example poodles in Paris scenes and, during the Flower Power era, bags with doves of peace.

Category:	Exhibitions
Start:	14/05/2009
End:	23/08/2009
Location:	Amsterdam, Museum for Bags and Purses - Tassenmuseum
Phone:	31-20-524 64 52
Website:	http://www.tassenmuseum.nl

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