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Handbag

c. 1938

Josephine C. Romano

Associated Names

Josephine C. Romano

Artist, American, 1915 - 2009

The image depicts a black purse with an embroidered design of a lyre and floral motifs. The color palette consists of black, red, pink, green, and brown, with a hint of metallic gold. Tassels hang from the sides, and a braided strap extends upward.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.9 x 24.3 cm (13 3/4 x 9 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2114

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J./ C. Romano

Wikidata ID

Q64591512

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