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Woman's handbag
Designed by: Hubert de Givenchy (French, 1927–2018)
French
1990s
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Silk satin, lace
Dimensions
Height x width: 11 1/2 x 8 in. (29.2 x 20.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Yvonne J. Markowitz
Accession Number2008.1581
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSmall evening bag, half pink and half brown with two handles (pink on one side and brown on the other). Interior is lined in pink silk. Interior pouch with brown silk covered in peach colored lace, top can be pulled tight with a brown braid drawstring. Marked on interior with Givenchy logo and stamped "Accessories/Givenchy."
ProvenanceLate 1990s, purchased at a consignment shop by Yvonne J. Markowitz, Framingham, MA; Gift of Markowitz to the MFA (Accession date: December 17, 2008)