Embroidered Purse

c. 1941

Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Associated Names
Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Artist, American, c. 1886 - 1954

A pair of ornate fabric pockets are displayed against a plain background. Each showcases intricate embroidery with floral motifs. The color palette consists of earthy tones such as browns, tans, and muted greens, with pops of red and blue for the flowers. The pockets are positioned side by side in the center of the image, with one on the left featuring a larger basket design and one on the right depicting a detailed urn. Each pocket has tasseled edges. The name "ISABELLA RUTH DOERNTE" is inscribed below the right pocket.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 44.9 cm (13 7/8 x 17 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.86

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ISABELLA RUTH DOERFLER

Wikidata ID

Q64575002

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