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Woman's handbag
Designed by: Judith Leiber (American (born in Hungary), 1921–2018)
Retailed by: Saks Fifth Avenue (American, founded 1898)
Retailed by: Saks Fifth Avenue (American, founded 1898)
American
1985–89
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Snakeskin, silk (taffeta), faux gold, and brass; cotton plain weave (flannel)
Dimensions
Overall (Handbag): 15.2 x 22.9 cm (6 x 9 in.)
Overall (Cover bag): 31.8 x 21.6 cm (12 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)
Overall (Cover bag): 31.8 x 21.6 cm (12 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession Number2005.501.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack snakeskin purse with a gold chain, brass closure, and black lining. Labeled: "Judith Leiber". Blue flannel drawstring cover bag for purse. Labeled: "Judith Leiber/ New York"
ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005