Handbag
(c. 1968)
Medium
leather, metal
Measurements
20.0 × 24.5 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by John and Suzanne Playfoot, Members, 1998
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Physical description
Handbag consisting of two black leather panels joined at the sides with a continuous chain of round metallic discs, with punched holes and round connecting links. The front flap is finished with a border of round discs and the handle is also of the same disc chain. The bag fastens at the centre front with a hinged metal clasp and loop.
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