Designer
Judith Leiber (American, born Hungary, 1921–2018)American, born Hungary, 1921–2018
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Purse
Date1993
PlaceUnited States
MediumGilt metal, fabric, and rhinestones
DimensionsOverall (.A, purse): 8 × 9 1/2 × 3 1/8 in. (20.3 × 24.1 × 7.9 cm)
Other (.B, change purse): 2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5/8 in. (7.3 × 8.9 × 1.6 cm)
Other (.C, mirror): 2 7/8 × 2 9/16 × 1/4 in. (7.3 × 6.5 × 0.6 cm)
Other (.D, comb): 3 × 13/16 × 1/8 in. (7.6 × 2.1 × 0.3 cm)
Other (.B, change purse): 2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5/8 in. (7.3 × 8.9 × 1.6 cm)
Other (.C, mirror): 2 7/8 × 2 9/16 × 1/4 in. (7.3 × 6.5 × 0.6 cm)
Other (.D, comb): 3 × 13/16 × 1/8 in. (7.6 × 2.1 × 0.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Judith Leiber, Inc.
Object number93.413.A-.D
Not on view
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