Wilardy
Handbag

Design houseAmerican, active 1946–1979
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Handbag
Date1940–1949
PlaceUnited States
MediumPlastic, gilt metal, and faux pearl
DimensionsOverall: 11 × 8 1/2 × 4 1/2in. (27.9 × 21.6 × 11.4cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Lovice Brown
Object number95.552
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ProvenanceMrs. Lovice Brown, Houston; given to MFAH, 1995.

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