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Handkerchief Case

c. 1936

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names

Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

The image displays an ornate pouch made of bright pink fabric with intricate white floral and leaf embroidery. The pouch is spread out with folded corners, showcasing the embroidered patterns against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.5 x 24.5 cm (13 9/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8" long; 6 1/2" wide; 1" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.61

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572575

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