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Evening Purse Purse
This is a Purse. It was designed by Michael Izrael Galmer. It is dated 2014–2015 and we acquired it in 2015. Its medium is silver, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
In this evening bag featuring a chrysanthemum motif, Galmer mixes new and traditional techniques and materials for a fresh take on a well-established form and decorative theme. After creating concept drawings and a series of models and molds, he hand-chased a silver master form to create the resin mold from which the final product emerges. He then applies gilding and details like the clasp and flexible mesh side panels. He centered the fine chain strap on each side of this bag so it would not hang unevenly.
This object was
donated by
Michael Izrael Galmer.
It is credited Gift of Michael Izrael Galmer.
- Bag, Small Shaving
- gilded washi paper, silk, polyurethane.
- Courtesy of Luisa Cevese Riedizioni.
- 88.2015.10
- Chrysanthemum Pattern Mustard Spoon Spoon
- gold plated, silver.
- Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- 1957-61-56
- Pair of Chrysanthemum Pattern Ladles Spoons
- silver.
- Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- 1957-61-58-a,b
Our curators have highlighted 1 object that are related to this one.
- Serving Spoon with Twig and Lizard Handle Spoon
- silver.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program,....
- 1996-56-43
Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 11.4 × 14.6 × 5.1 cm (4 1/2 in. × 5 3/4 in. × 2 in.)
It has the following markings
On edge of purse, relief molded maker's marks within oval reserve: [1] “GALMER” [2] “NEW YORK” [3] “925 STERLING SILVER”
Cite this object as
Evening Purse Purse; Designed by Michael Izrael Galmer (American, b. Soviet Union, 1947); silver, gold; H x W x D: 11.4 × 14.6 × 5.1 cm (4 1/2 in. × 5 3/4 in. × 2 in.); Gift of Michael Izrael Galmer; 2015-38-2
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Making | Breaking: New Arrivals.
