Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2012

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David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2011–June 2012


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Purse

about 1960
Designed by Roberta di Camerino
Length x width: 38.1 x 16.5 cm (15 x 6 1/2 in.)
Leather, metal

Classification: Costumes

Culture: Italian

Accession number: 2012.58

Description: Black leather purse. Rectangular with handle at top. Gold plated hardware.

Provenance/Ownership History: About 1997, purchased by Priscilla Cunningham at East Quogue Thrift Shop, New York; 2012, gift of Priscilla Cunningham to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 29, 2012)

Gift of Priscilla Cunningham in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Cunningham Jr.