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Woman's handbag
Designed by: Von Altman (American)
American
1947–53
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Suede, leather, and brass
Dimensions
Overall: 34.3 x 21.6 cm (13 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession Number2005.500
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPurple suede purse with purple leather lining, padded handle, and brass clasp closure, Labeled: "Von Altman"
ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005