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Handbag

(FRANCE)
Handbag
 (1890-1900)

Medium
glass (beads), gilt, linen (lining)

Measurements
34.5 × 21.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(France)

Accession Number
D318-1974

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Finely woven metallic-coloured beads, gilt frame, chain handle and press fastening with bead fringing.

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