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1927

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1928

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2019

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2025

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Purse

This is a Purse. It was designed by Mathilde Flögl and made by Wiener Werkstätte. It is dated 1927–1928 and we acquired it in 2019. Its medium is glass beads, kidskin, silk cord. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Andrew van Styn. It is credited Gift of Andrew Van Styn from the estate of Don Magner.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 20.3 × 15.2 cm (8 × 6 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse; Designed by Mathilde Flögl (Austrian, b. Czech Republic, 1893 - 1950); Made by Wiener Werkstätte (Austria); glass beads, kidskin, silk cord; H x W: 20.3 × 15.2 cm (8 × 6 in.); Gift of Andrew Van Styn from the estate of Don Magner; 2019-28-33

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection.

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