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Woman's bag
Possibly made for: Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
American
1950s
Medium/Technique
Suede leather, acetate satin, gilt metal
Dimensions
Overall: 71.1 cm (28 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan Ward
Accession Number2007.309
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBag of navy suede, made of three pouches with gilt metal frames, arranged in a triangle around a solid base, attached at corners with metal rings; narrow straps, attached at center. Pouches are lined with navy acetate satin, and identified by lines of top stitching: first has two lines of stitching, inside pockets; second has three lines, small change purse attached inside with elastic; third has four lines, and is plain inside.
ProvenancePurchased at Skinner discovery auction, November 2006; Gift to the MFA, March 21 2007