Collection Highlights
Shrewsbury River, New Jersey
Date:
1859
Object Number:
S-229
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse: painted flamingos
Object Number:
INV.11346
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Silk, celluloid, paint, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 3/4 x 10 1/8 in. ( 40 x 25.7 cm )
Description:
Beige silk purse (handbag) with celluloid covered snap fastener; bag has oriental-style painting of flying flamingos and plants on one side, and a flying white bird and fruit tree on the opposite side; snap fastener has lever handle which clutches the two sides together when down; inside has interior pocket, pocket edge and snap handle have decorative edging; strap handle is of same fabric as bag.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
