Swarovski
Handbag

ManufacturerAustrian, established 1895
CultureAustrian
Titles
  • Handbag
Date1997
PlaceAustria
MediumSilk satin, Swarovski crystals and rhinestones, and rayon faille
Dimensions11 1/2 × 8 × 3 1/2 in. (29.2 × 20.3 × 8.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of the collection of Baroness Sandra di Portanova from her loving brother
Object number2000.513
Non exposé

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ProvenanceCollection of Sandra di Portanova, baroness; given to MFAH, 2000.

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Labels: Back zippered pocket with a gold plate label reading "Daniel Swarovski Paris"

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1962
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image from accession file
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1984–1985
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2000.500