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Woman's handbag

(American, 1927–2004)
1992–93
Medium/TechniqueNylon machine lace, machine-embroidered with cord, synthetic damask, synthetic satin lining
DimensionsCenter back: 25.4 cm (10 in.)
Credit LineGift of Jewelle Wooten Bickford
Accession number2006.2135
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased by donor in May 1993 from Geoffrey Beene. Gift to MFA January 24, 2007.
CopyrightReproduced with permission.
Group shot: 2006.2134.1-2
Geoffrey Beene
1992–93
Conservation status: Before treatment
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