Name/Title
Mesh Plastic Handbag with Flower Appliqué (bolso / "jaba"), redEntry/Object ID
2025.6.42Description
A handbag worked in coral/salmon-red synthetic/plastic cord as a regular open mesh, with a decorative shell/fan-patterned band across the upper yoke and a plain net body tapering to a rounded base. Two integral strap handles form a shoulder loop. A round cord-covered disc button at the top-center front serves as the closure (with a short loop). A yellow multi-petaled flower rosette with a white center is applied to the front.Use
Belonged to Mirta Martinez FortezaContext
A plain, everyday bag.Collection
The Martínez Suquet family collection, Mirta Martínez Forteza collectionAcquisition
Accession
2025.6Source or Donor
Mirta SuquetAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Notes
Date: Undatable from the object — mesh bags of this type span the 1960s to the present.Parts
Bag body with integral handles with covered-button-and-loop closure abd applied yellow flower rosette.Materials
Material
PlasticMaterial Notes
Coral/salmon plastic/synthetic cord.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Mirta Martínez FortezaNotes
ownerRelated Places
Place
City
Pinar del RíoState/Province
Pinar del RíoCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
acquisition, useCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
June 19, 2026Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
June 19, 2026