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Woman's handbag
Designed by: Isabella Fiore
American
about 2001
Object Place: California, United States
Medium/Technique
Leather, plastic, metal, silk plain weave, cotton (?) plain weave, printed
Dimensions
Height x width: 9 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (23.5 x 36.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan B. Kaplan
Accession Number2009.2273
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRectangular handbag with Japanese motifs and writing in black, white and gray. Woman wearing a black and white kimono with a green and white obi covered on one side with beads and sequins. Faux black lacquer bamboo handles. Detachable leather shoulder strap. Red and white gingham lining with red and white label under interior zip pocket reads: "Isabella Fiore,” additional black and white tag on interior "made in China."
Provenance2002, purchased at Neiman Marcus by Susan B. Kaplan, Brookline, MA; gift of Kaplan to the MFA (Accession date: March 25, 2009)