Resources
Objects From Other Collections:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Pocket, 1796, American, linen. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Pocket, 1789, American, linen. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Bag, 1875-1900, Mexican, glass, linen, silk. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Purse, 1820, European, leather. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Tassen Museum Hendrikje Museum of Bags and Purses
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Bag, 1810-1820, Germany, leather, tortoise shell, mother of pearl.Tassen Museum Hendrikje Museum of Bags and Purses
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Letter case, 1806, France, leather, silk.Tassen Museum Hendrikje Museum of Bags and Purses
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Handbag and shoes, Prada, 2012, Italy, leather.Tassen Museum Hendrikje Museum of Bags and Purses
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Shoulder bag, Alexander, 2008, England, leather.Tassen Museum Hendrikje Museum of Bags and Purses
Videos:
This video educates the viewer about miser purses and how they were used.
Credit: The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian.
This video educates the viewer about the craftsmanship of Judith Leiber bags.
Credit: Judith Leiber Couture.
Links:
Comfort Cases:
The graduate class supports the Comfort Cases organization. At Comfort Cases, their mission is to provide proper bags filled with essential items for foster children, to give them a sense of dignity and comfort.