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Sweater, 1950
Tina Leser (American, 1910–1986)
Black and wool knit
Gift of Tina Leser, 1951 (C.I.51.14.3a)

Skirt, 1954
Bonnie Cashin (American, 1915–2000)
Black-and-white houndstooth check wool
Gift of Bonnie Cashin, 1982 (1982.40.3)

Cashin deliberately secured purse to skirt, blending common-sense utility and security. No mugger would be able to steal this purse!


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  • Sweater, 1950
    Tina Leser (American, 1910–1986)
    Black and wool knit
    Gift of Tina Leser, 1951 (C.I.51.14.3a)

    Skirt, 1954
    Bonnie Cashin (American, 1915–2000)
    Black-and-white houndstooth check wool
    Gift of Bonnie Cashin, 1982 (1982.40.3)