Coin Purse

c. 1938

Gladys Cook

Associated Names
Gladys Cook

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large, intricately coiled green object that resembles a segmented, stylized serpent or rope, with two elongated ends, each of which is capped with a white tassel-like detail. The color palette consists mainly of shades of green with accents of white. The object is positioned centrally on a plain, light beige background, appearing to hang vertically with a graceful curve towards the top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2192

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572531

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