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Woman's handbag
Wilardy (American)
American
1950s
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Lucite, metallic wrapped threads, metal
Dimensions
Height x width: 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Yvonne J. Markowitz
Accession Number2008.1579
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLucite bag with a single rigid handle. Clear with gold wrapped thread forming lace-like patterning within the plastic. Interior has a gold hinge that reads "Wilardy."
ProvenanceUntil 1990, in collection of Mrs. Joan J. Ehrhard, Milford, DE; 1990, inherited from Mrs. Ehrhard by her daughter, Yvonne J. Markowitz, Framingham, MA; gift of Markowitz to the MFA (Accession date: December 17, 2008)