Purse

c. 1937

Ruth M. Barnes

Associated Names
Ruth M. Barnes

Artist, American, 1880 - 1954

The image shows a bag with a wavy pattern in shades of blue, white, and some light touches of black. The top of the bag has a solid teal blue section that folds over the front and features a twisted cord handle in a matching blue and white color scheme. The bag is centrally positioned in the image with the handle looped to the right, and a small decorative element is attached to the side. The color palette consists of various blues, soft whites, and minor accents of black and teal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 27.9 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2129


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Ruth M. Barnes.

Wikidata ID

Q64630170

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