Purse

1935/1942

Gladys Cook and Nancy Crimi

Associated Names
Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

Gladys Cook

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a small, intricately designed purse or handbag with a rounded shape. It features a dark red or maroon fabric adorned with a decorative silver laurel wreath embroidered in the center. The bag has a silver clasp at the top and a fringe detail along the bottom edge. The color palette includes deep red and silver against a light, neutral background. Positioned centrally on a plain background, the purse appears isolated, allowing a clear focus on its details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3087

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572557

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