76.196.162

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Luxury_54 Left to right 89.158.2 (bag case), 82.214.2 (dress), 91.246.1 (textile wall), 82.208.21 (shoes case), 76.196.162 (bag case), 94.158.1 (makeup case case), 91.255.13 (gloves case), 81.61.25B (necklace case), 75.109.10 (slip), 75.109.11 (slip)

Luxury_17 Left to right 91.246.1 (textile wall), 82.208.21 (shoes case), 76.196.162 (bag case), 94.158.1 (makeup case case), 91.255.13 (gloves case), 81.61.25B (necklace case), 75.109.10 (slip), 75.109.11 (slip), 77.133.2 (tiered dress), PL74.1.55 (black dress), P87.39.1 (textie wall), 78.40.5 (black suit), 2006.28.1 (bag case)

Object: Bag

Date: c. 1937

Medium: Black alligator with tortoise, gold, and sapphire closure

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Fernanda Munn Kellogg

Object number: 76.196.162

DescriptionClutch envelope hand bag in black alligator; lined with beige leather with compartmented patch pockets on either side; zippered pocket on one side has zipper marked Industria Argentina; 18K gold, tortoise and sapphire closure. French hallmarks in the gold.

Label Text:Luxury goods of the 1930s emphasized sleek lines and superior craftsmanship. This subdued elegance can be seen in this handcrafted alligator clutch with a toggle closure of tortoise, sapphire and 18K gold.

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Accessories
1930s

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Luxury