Unknown American
Purse

RetailerAmerican, established 1907
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Purse
Datec. 1925
PlaceUnited States
MediumCrystal beads, sterling silver, rhinestone baguettes, and frosted glass
Credit LineGift of Jas A. Gundry
Object number96.1790.A-.E
Not on view

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Provenance[William Doyle Galleries, New York]; purchased by Jas A. Gundry; given to MFAH, 1996.

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: In the lid of box: "Bonwitt Teller Col. Fifth Avenue, New York."

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