Manufactured by
Peck & Peck, American, founded 1888
Worn by
DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
Date
1970
Medium
plastic, synthetic fiber, reflective glass, and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 10 1/2 x 7 1/8 x 3 in. (26.7 x 18.1 x 7.6 cm)
Description
Metallic silver faux leather purse worn by Ophelia DeVore. The purse is rectangular with a rounded bottom to the body, which has rigid sides. It closes with a rounded flap on the top that fastens with a metal snap. A length of silver faux leather is doubled and run through two (2) metal loops at each side of the top to make a short handle.
The interior of the purse is lined in ivory synthetic satin. A rectangular mirror is adhered to the interior of the flap. There are no interior pockets. A cream fabric label with blue and red embroidered text is adhered to the interior back top side that reads "PECK & PECK / FIFTH AVENUE / NEW YORK" with a shield shaped crest embroidered at the left side.
Place used
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
purses (bags)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
Object number
2011.25.7
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e94ffd6e-ffc5-49fc-8a49-f2757459d80e

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