Judith Leiber
Handbag

DesignerAmerican, born Hungary, 1921–2018
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Handbag
Datec. 1984
PlaceUnited States
MediumSwarovski rhinestones, gold, English kidskin leather, and mirror
DimensionsOverall (.A, Handbag): 4 × 6 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (10.2 × 16.5 × 8.9 cm)
Other (.B, Mirror): 2 3/8 × 1 7/8 × 1/4 in. (6 × 4.8 × 0.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of the collection of Baroness Sandra di Portanova from her loving brother
Object number2000.512.A,.B
Non exposé

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

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the handle of the mirror, recto: "Judith Leiber ©" and verso: "Made in Italy"
Stamped on the interior of the handbag: "Judith Leiber ©"

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