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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Ensemble
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c. 1970
Wool boucle, silk, plastic, metal, and china silk
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Suit
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c. 1992
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98.640.A,.B
Suit
Karl Lagerfeld
c. 1984
Silk satin, silk crepe, tulle, metal, and acetate
2000.239.A,.B
Ski Boots
Karl Lagerfeld
c. 1994
Nylon, vinyl, metal, and faux-fur
98.489.A,.B
Jumpsuit
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1980–1990
Nylon and lycra
98.661
Ensemble (no. 28136)
Karl Lagerfeld
1985–1989
Velvet, silk chiffon, silk satin, beads, sequins, and plastic
98.650.A-.D
Evening Ensemble
Geoffrey Beene
c. 1980
Mesh lace, mohair jersey, and gold lamé
91.1383.A-.C
Dress (no. 72559)
Hubert de Givenchy
1987
Wool jersey, leather, and plastic
97.508.A,.B
"Chanel" Suit
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
1970–1971
Tweed, wool jersey, silk, satin, metal, and plastic
99.618.A-.C
Suit
Karl Lagerfeld
c. 1988
Wool crepe
96.703.A-.C
Dress with Underskirt
Karl Lagerfeld
1983
Knit wool
94.283.A,.B
Suit
Karl Lagerfeld
1990–1995
Wool and metal
98.659.A,.B