Ophelia

Object NameHandbag

Maker Swarovski North America, Ltd.

Made FromGlass, Plated metal, White taffeta

Dateabout 1995

Place MadeAustria (glass); France

TechniqueDrawn, cut, assembled

SizeOverall: D: 26 cm, Diam: 7.2 cm

Accession Number97.3.43

Credit LineGift of Daniel Swarovski S.A.

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless glass; drawn, cut, assembled; plated metal, white taffeta Handbag. Loop handles, silver layer white satin bag open at top with tabs and plated metal snap closure. Grid-like beaded wire frame work with beaded wire handles. Horizontal rows of small spherical faceted beads, four vertical rows (on corners) of small spherical faceted beads; on sides and base horizontal rows of small cylindrical beads with faceted sphere at each end. Box- square two part box in textured gray with logo in gold and black on lid. Black velvet draw string bag.
Provenance

Source Swarovski North America, Ltd. - 1997
Daniel Swarovski SA