Manufactured by
Magid Handbags, American, founded 1917
Owned by
Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
Date
1940-2004
Medium
cloth and beads , metal
Dimensions
H x W: 6 7/8 × 7 5/16 in. (17.5 × 18.5 cm)
Description
This is a green beaded evening bag belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. The bag is a square purse with a short, beaded handle. It has a hinged opening. The flap closes with a metal snap closure. The exterior of the bag is covered in tiny dark green beads sewn into swirling patterns. The interior of the bag is lined in cream colored silk. There is a white tag sewn onto the interior pocket on the rear panel of the bag. On the tag is gold text that reads “MAGID / HAND BEADED / IN BELGIUM.” Under the word ‘Magid’ is a winged circle with three vertical lines down the center. The purse has loose beads throughout.
Place made
Belgium, Europe
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Etta Moten Barnett Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
purses (bags)
Topic
Activism
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Singers (Musicians)
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2022.13.1.62
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55711fec3-5b83-4b7a-a93c-a1c92991747f

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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