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Unknown Maker, American

handbag

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, American

Culture

American

Title

handbag

Year

1950s

Medium

  • plastic,
  • cotton,
  • metallic yarn,
  • faux pearls

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • plastic,
  • cotton,
  • metallic yarn,
  • faux pearls

Materials

plastic, cotton, metallic yarn, faux pearls

Dimensions

15.2 cm (6 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Joan F. Horne

Object Number

2000.9.3

Type

  • Costume Accessories

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Unknown Maker, American
handbag, 1950s
plastic; cotton; metallic yarn; faux pearls
15.2 cm (6 inches) (length)
Gift of Joan F. Horne 2000.9.3

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