Needle Case

c. 1937

Ruth Buker

Associated Names
Ruth Buker

Artist, American, c. 1892 - 1964

This is a painting of an embroidered wallet with bird motifs. The image depicts a small object with intricate embroidery designs featuring two birds and floral elements on a light blue background. The border has a reddish-pink hue and the folded end reveals a patterned interior in shades of blue and red. The entire composition is centered on a plain, off-white background, with the signature "MY. BURT" beneath the object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 28 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4" high; 5 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2864

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in watercolor: R. BUKER

Wikidata ID

Q64630074

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