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Woman's handbag
Designed by: Roberta di Camerino (Italian, born in 1920)
Italian
early 21st century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Velvet, printed; leather; metal
Dimensions
Overall: 26.7 x 30.5 x 11.4 cm (10 1/2 x 12 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carol Noble
Accession Number2009.4395
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSmall rectangular shaped blue and black printed velvet handbag with woven motif. Black leather frame at top. Two short black leather handles with silver buckles. Metal tab closure marked with an "R." Interior is lined in black leather with two pockets (one with a zipper and one without), black leather label with silver lettering "Roberta di Camerino/Made in Italy."
ProvenanceBefore 2009, purchased by Carol Noble of Marblehead, MA at at Barney's NY in Chestnut Hill, MA; gift of Noble to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)