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Handbag
(1940s-1950s)
Medium
plastic, (lucite), synthetic fabric, metallic paint, plastic (beads), diamantés, mother-of-pearl, metal
Measurements
28.5 × 22.0 × 7.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2019
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(United States)
Accession Number
2019.502
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Pearlescent dark grey solid lucite handbag with two semi-circular handles, oversized clasp and raised front surface design of bow motif comprised of gold-coloured paint overlaid with black beads, clear diamantés, mother-of-pearl and three embossed metal roses. Navy blue fabric interioir with metal hinge at base.