Designer
August Klein(Austrian, established 1847)Austrian, established 1847
CultureAustrian
Titles
- Chatelaine Bag
Datec. 1890
PlaceVienna, Austria
MediumCalfskin, metal, turquoise, garnets, enamel, and silk
DimensionsOverall (bag): 4 15/16 × 6 1/4 × 2 in. (12.5 × 15.9 × 5.1 cm)
Other (belt): 2 × 31 × 1/4in. (5.1 × 78.7 × 0.6cm)
Other (belt): 2 × 31 × 1/4in. (5.1 × 78.7 × 0.6cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with departmental funds
Object number94.717.A,.B
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped "AUG. KLEIN / WIEN. GRABEN 20"
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