Bonwit Teller & Co.
Purse

RetailerAmerican, established 1907
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Purse
Datec. 1925
PlaceUnited States
MediumCrystal beads, sterling silver, rhinestone baguettes, and frosted glass
Credit LineGift of Jas A. Gundry
Object number96.1790.A-.E
Non exposé

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Provenance[William Doyle Galleries, New York]; purchased by Jas A. Gundry; given to MFAH, 1996.

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: In the lid of box: "Bonwitt Teller Col. Fifth Avenue, New York."

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Purse
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Handbag
Neiman-Marcus
1920–1929
Cotton, silk, and metal
2000.497.A,.B
Purse
1920–1929
Metal, cut steel beads, silk lining, and silk braid
95.571.A,.B
Handbag
1910–1915
Gilded metal, glass and steel beads
95.531
Day Bag
Judith Leiber
1962
Patent leather, wool, cotton, beads, and rhinestones
98.512.A-.D
Jacket
Karl Lagerfeld
1984–1985
Polyester, rayon lining, bugle beads, sequins, seed beads, paste gems, metallic embroidery thread, and metallic coil
2000.500
Handbag
1920–1929
Silver, silk, and silver beads
97.348
Powder Box
Ivory, ebony, silver
94.991.A,.B
Powder Flask
17th century
Ivory, brass, and amber
2009.1357
Incensario Stand
c. 600–900
Earthenware with pigment
2018.637
Incensario Stand
c. 600–900
Earthenware with pigment
2018.638