Unknown American
Handbag

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Handbag
Date1920–1929
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilver, silk, and silver beads
DimensionsOverall: 15 3/8 × 5 3/4in. (39.1 × 14.6cm)
Credit LineGift of Jas A. Gundry
Object number97.348
Not on view

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ProvenanceJas A. Gundry, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.

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image from accession file
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1920–1929
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