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Leo Miller

Beaded Purse

1919

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Leo Miller

Beaded Purse

1919

Physical Qualities Beads, gold-colored metal, silk lining, 5 1/2 x 8 x 7/8 in. (14 x 20.3 x 2.2 cm.)
Credit Line Dorothy McIlvain Scott Collection
Object Number 2012.455
Rectangular heavily beaded white and pink bag with chain strap and frame. Additional chain strap inside of purse. Beaded pattern of leaf forms, strapwork, foliate forms.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 2012; Dorothy McIlvain Scott, Baltimore

Inscribed: Printed on label inside purse: "HANDMADE/ Léo Miller/12 RUE CASTIGLIONE-PARIS1/FRANCE" Additional printed label on pocket inside of purse: "MODELE EXCLUSIF"

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Leo Miller

1900–1949

French, active 1st half 20th century
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