Josef Hoffmann, ‘Klapptasche’ (ball purse), Wiener Werkstätte, c. 1922/29
black goatskin with gold embossed mark; inside black silk moiré; inside with two slip pockets, two compartments and a pocket mirror; the latter with leather back; brass clasp; inside gold embossed Wiener Werkstätte logotype with star; signs of age and use; size: 19 x 13 cm. (MP)
Literature:
cf folding bag: MAK, Vienna, Metal and Wiener Werkstätte Archive, inventory no.: LE 646; cf decoration: inventory no.: LE 621.
Specialist: Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.
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black goatskin with gold embossed mark; inside black silk moiré; inside with two slip pockets, two compartments and a pocket mirror; the latter with leather back; brass clasp; inside gold embossed Wiener Werkstätte logotype with star; signs of age and use; size: 19 x 13 cm. (MP)
Literature:
cf folding bag: MAK, Vienna, Metal and Wiener Werkstätte Archive, inventory no.: LE 646; cf decoration: inventory no.: LE 621.
Specialist: Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.