Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History

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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)