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Beaded Bag

c. 1936

James McLellan

Associated Names

James McLellan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a black drawstring bag with a blue floral pattern and a fringe at the base, set against an off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40 x 29.2 cm (15 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2162

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: James McLellan

Wikidata ID

Q64580619

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