Irene C. Reed

(American, 1946-2012)

"Carmen Miranda", unsigned, teapot form handbag with crocheted and beaded fruit and bust of Carmen Miranda to each side, attached handle, and strawberry form spout, magnetic closure, 10-1/2 x 9-3/4 x 3-1/2 in.

Provenance: del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles, California, purchased in 2004 for $945 (accompanied by inventory document); Jerry and Deena Kaplan Collection of Modern Art and Crafts
Condition Report: one snagged thread to banana, loose thread to crown, white accretion to handle and base