Bag

1935/1942

Vincent Murphy

Associated Names
Vincent Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a beaded handbag with a metal frame and a chain handle, featuring large floral patterns. The color palette includes pastel pinks, greens, blues, and whites, with darker tones like black and deep blue forming parts of the design. The body of the handbag displays an intricate pattern of flowers and leaves, with the handle positioned symmetrically above. Dangling bead fringes in matching colors are present at the bottom of the handbag.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2182

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64633739

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