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Beaded Bag

1938

Ralph Atkinson

Associated Names

Ralph Atkinson

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

The image depicts a decorative drawstring bag with an intricate pattern in shades of blue, gold, and black. The bag is suspended by a drawstring and has tassels on the lower edge. The background is light beige.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 43.5 x 34.9 cm (17 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2201

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: R E / Atkinson / 10/7/38

Wikidata ID

Q64619751

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