Designer
Martin van Schaak (American, born 1921)American, born 1921
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Purse with Slipcase
Datec. 1965
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumLeather, silk, brass, and brilliants
DimensionsOverall (. A, purse): 11 × 8 1/4 × 1 3/4 in. (27.9 × 21 × 4.4 cm)
Portfolio case (.B, slipcase): 11 1/8 × 11 1/8in. (28.3 × 28.3cm)
Portfolio case (.B, slipcase): 11 1/8 × 11 1/8in. (28.3 × 28.3cm)
Credit LineGift of Sue Rowan Pittman
Object number94.324.A,.B
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: On the label - "Martin van Schaak/New York".
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