Needle Case

c. 1937

Ruth Buker

Associated Names
Ruth Buker

Artist, American, c. 1892 - 1964

This is a painting of an embroidered book cover. The painting showcases a book cover with an intricate design. The central focus is on the cover itself which is predominantly blue with delicate embroidery featuring symmetrical patterns of curved lines and floral motifs in shades of gold and green. This is in the style of an anonymous artist who focuses on precise and detailed ornamental work. The cover also has a fold showing an edge in pink, giving depth to the image, while the rest of the space is left blank.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor 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" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9180

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: R. BUKER

Wikidata ID

Q64630081

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