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Shopping Bag, Reminiscence: New York City

This is a Shopping bag. It was designed by Joan Beder. It is dated 1992 and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is plastic; gray drawstring handles. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Ms. Michaela Bendu. It is credited Gift of Michaela Bendu.

Its dimensions are

50.8 x 40.0 cm (20 x 15 3/4 in. )

Cite this object as

Shopping Bag, Reminiscence: New York City; Designed by Joan Beder; USA; plastic; gray drawstring handles; 50.8 x 40.0 cm (20 x 15 3/4 in. ); Gift of Michaela Bendu; 1992-114-1

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