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Hand Bag

1935/1942

Albert Allen

Associated Names

Albert Allen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large vintage leather doctor's bag in the center. The bag is predominantly brown with darker leather accents and metallic clasps. In the lower right corner, the signature "Albert Anis Allen" is visible on a beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 39.7 x 50.4 cm (15 5/8 x 19 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2167

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Albert Avis Allen / K.C. MO.

Wikidata ID

Q64533600

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