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Woman's two-part handbag
Possibly designed by: Collins of Texas (American)
American
1955–62
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Leather, copper wire mesh, faux pearls and rhinestones, and wood
Dimensions
Overall (Handbag): 21 x 16.5 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Overall (Coin Purse): 17.8 x 10.2 cm (7 x 4 in.)
Overall (Coin Purse): 17.8 x 10.2 cm (7 x 4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession Number2005.486.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite leather handbag with appliquéd leather flowers, faux pearls, rhinestones, copper fish, sand dollars, and stars with wooden base. White leather coin purse with flower appliqué and metal zipper.
ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005