Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2009
The Year
Acquisitions
David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2008–June 2009
Woman's handbag
about 1970s
Designed for Hermès
Overall: 18.42 x 20.32 cm (7 1/4 x 8 in.)
leather and metal
Classification: Costumes
Culture: French
Place of Manufacture: France
Object Place: Paris, France
Accession number: 2008.1469
Description: Red leather envelope style shoulder bag. The strap is fastened onto the underside of the bag flap and is removable. The bag is closed on the front with a gold colored metal clasp. On the front, under the closed flap is stamped "Hermes Paris Made in France" in gold lettering. There are three interior pockets.
Provenance/Ownership History: Before 2008, purchased by donor, Chestnut Hill, MA; gift to the MFA (December 17, 2008).
Anonymous gift