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Crystal encrusted bird evening purse with original mirror
Judith Leiber (American (born in Hungary), 1921–2018)
American
about 2000
Medium/Technique
White metal, rhinestones
Dimensions
Overall (crystal encrusted bird evening purse): 11.4 × 13.3 × 8.1 cm (4 1/2 × 5 1/4 × 3 3/16 in.)
Height x width (mirror): 6 × 4.8 cm (2 3/8 × 1 7/8 in.)
Height x width (mirror): 6 × 4.8 cm (2 3/8 × 1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Evelyn H. Lauder Fashion Collection—Gift of Leonard A. Lauder
Accession Number2017.4173.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionJudith Leiber crystal encrusted bird evening purse with chain handle, and original mirror.
ProvenancePurchased by Leonard A. Lauder, New York for the collection of Evelyn Lauder; 2017, gift of Leonard A. Lauder to the MFA. (Accession date: October 11, 2017)