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Woman's handbag
Designed for: Gucci (Italian (founded in 1921 in Florence))
Italian
Object Place: Florence, Italy
Medium/Technique
satin and metal
Dimensions
Overall (Including Handle): 25.4 x 20.32 cm (10 x 8 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number2008.1466
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack satin handbag with gold colored fittings. The bag has a black satin bow on the front, a gold colored latch in the center that holds the bag closed and one loop handle attached with gold colored square fittings to the center portion of the bag. The interior is lined with peach colored satin. Gucci is stamped in gold colord lettering in the interior. There are two pockets in the interior and two pockets formed between the interior and exterior of the bag.
ProvenanceBefore 2008, purchased by donor, Chestnut Hill, MA; gift to the MFA (December 17, 2008).