Purse

c. 1937

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a knit textile object resembling a scarf. It features intricate patterns on both ends - one end with rectangular shapes and the other with smaller, uniform patterns. The scarf is predominantly red with gray and black accents at the edges and fringes. Positioned centrally on a light beige background, the scarf's ends are splayed out to display the patterns. The middle of the scarf is twisted slightly, creating a sense of movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.5 cm (11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2110

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534877

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