Judith Leiber
Clutch Bag

DesignerAmerican, born Hungary, 1921–2018
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Clutch Bag
Date1970–1989
PlaceUnited States
MediumSnakeskin, satin, and metal
DimensionsOverall (.A, purse): 5 7/8 × 8 5/16 × 1 3/16 in. (14.9 × 21.1 × 3 cm)
Other (.B, change purse): 3 × 3 1/2 × 1/2 in. (7.6 × 8.9 × 1.3 cm)
Other (.C, comb): 3 7/16 × 3/4 × 1/16 in. (8.7 × 1.9 × 0.2 cm)
Other (.D, mirror): 3/16 × 3 1/16 in. (0.5 × 7.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Thomas J. Gordon
Object number92.559.A-.D
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMrs. Thomas J. Gordon, Houston; given to MFAH, 1992.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: .1 Metal plate below clasp inscribed: "Judith Leiber" .3 One side of comb inscribed: "Judith Leiber" .4 Front of handle tab inscribed: "Judith Leiber"

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