Purse Designer: Daniel Swarovski (French, 1862–1956)

ca. 1997

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Crystal beads around basket with straps and taffeta lining

Dimensions

2 1/2 × 6 × 22 in. (6.4 × 15.2 × 55.9 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Daniel Swarovski, Paris

Accession Number

1997.27.1.1

Geography

Made in Paris, France

Culture

French

Period

20th century

Classification

Apparel/Costume

Disclaimer

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Provenance
Ensemble (purse, necklace, earrings) was solicited by John Loring from Nadja Swarovski, a principal in the firm. Nadja chose this ensemble as an excellent example by which the firm would be represented in Yale's fashion jewelry collection.
Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions, January 1996–December 1997," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (1997–98), 143
Object copyright
Copyright Artist/Estate/Foundation
In Copyright
Additional information

Object/Work type

purses (bags)

Marks

On a cloth label sewn inside bag and embroidered in black "MADE IN / FRANCE," transverse at one end; "PARIS," transverse at other end; DANIEL / SWAROVSKI," lengthwise at center

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