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Woman's handbag
Designed for: Hermès (French, founded in 1837)
French
about 1970s
Object Place: Paris, France; Place of Manufacture: France
Medium/Technique
leather and metal
Dimensions
Overall: 18.42 x 20.32 cm (7 1/4 x 8 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number2008.1469
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRed leather envelope style shoulder bag. The strap is fastened onto the underside of the bag flap and is removable. The bag is closed on the front with a gold colored metal clasp. On the front, under the closed flap is stamped "Hermes Paris Made in France" in gold lettering. There are three interior pockets.
ProvenanceBefore 2008, purchased by donor, Chestnut Hill, MA; gift to the MFA (December 17, 2008).