Designer
Vivian Tullos (American, born 1932)American, born 1932
Designer
Alexander Caldwell (American, born 1932)American, born 1932
Retailerfor
Vivian Alexander (American, established 1991)American, established 1991
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Handbag
Date1998
PlaceMaurice, Louisiana, United States
MediumGold plate, translucent enamel, Austrian crystal stones, large faceted rhinestones, sand-washed silk, gold braid, cloissone zipper purse, and plastic
DimensionsOverall (.A, Handbag): 6 × 4 × 4 in. (15.2 × 10.2 × 10.2 cm)
Other (.B, Change purse): 3 × 3 × 1 in. (7.6 × 7.6 × 2.5 cm)
Other (.C, Pin): 1 × 1 × 1 in. (2.5 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm)
Other (.B, Change purse): 3 × 3 × 1 in. (7.6 × 7.6 × 2.5 cm)
Other (.C, Pin): 1 × 1 × 1 in. (2.5 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of the collection of Baroness Sandra di Portanova from her loving brother
Object number2000.511.A-.C
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Signed in gold, underside of Handbag (1A): "VA / S"
Label, interior of handbag (1A): "Vivian Alexander"
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Judith Leiber
c. 1984
Swarovski rhinestones, gold, English kidskin leather, and mirror
2000.512.A,.B
