Karl Lagerfeld
Handbag

DesignerFrench, born Germany, 1933–2019
RetailerFrench, established 1913
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Handbag
Datec. 2000
MediumWool jersey, plastic, possibly acetate mesh, and possibly nylon cording
Dimensions10 3/4 × 12 1/8 × 5 3/8 in. (27.3 × 30.8 × 13.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Catherine Campbell Hevrdejs
Object number2001.318.A-.C
Non exposé

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ProvenanceCatherine Campbell Hevrdejs, Houston; given to MFAH, 2001.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
A) Handbag - Label on interior: "CHANEL / IDENTIFICATION..." "MADE IN FRANCE"
B) Cloth bag - Printed on exterior: "CHANEL"
C) Paper box - Printed on exterior: "CHANEL"
D) Plastic card "...CARTE D'AUTHENTICE..."

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Suit
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c. 1992
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98.640.A,.B
Suit
Karl Lagerfeld
c. 1984
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2000.239.A,.B
Ski Boots
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c. 1994
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98.489.A,.B
Jumpsuit
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1980–1990
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98.661
Evening Ensemble
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c. 1980
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91.1383.A-.C
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1987
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97.508.A,.B
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1970–1971
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Ensemble (no. 28136)
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1985–1989
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Suit
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1994
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2000.522.A,.B
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1938–1943
Wool jersey
96.789.1,.2
Hat and Handbag
Weyman
c. 1940
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96.796.1,.2