Ava Gardner Owned Roberta di Camerini Bag and Hermès Scarf. Ava Gardner's fashion sense was no doubt influenced by her frien...

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Ava Gardner Owned Roberta di Camerini Bag and Hermès Scarf. Ava Gardner's fashion sense was no doubt influenced by her friends and colleagues like Grace Kelly, her co-star in Mogambo, who was known to carry Roberta di Camerini bags. This particular example, owned and used by Ava, combines elegant style with functional practicality. In Very Fine condition, the handbag has a single velvet covered handle with a 3" drop, raised velvet tapestry design, leather-lined interior with three interior pockets, and a brass twisting clasp enclosure, and measures 9.5" wide and 8" high. Also included is a 34.5" x 35.5" Hermès silk scarf, made in Paris. With earth-tones, a brown border, and bird-themed design, this sumptuous scarf is in Very Fine condition with minor signs of wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.

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