Card Purse

c. 1936

Ella Josephine Sterling

Associated Names
Ella Josephine Sterling

Artist, American, 1908 - 2006

The image features a rectangular metallic container adorned with a relief design of a bird in the center. Attached to a chain, the container is predominantly colored in muted silver tones. The chain extends diagonally across the image, forming a loop from the top right corner, with the container placed towards the lower left. The top flap of the container is open, displaying intricate carvings that can be seen across its surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36 x 27.9 cm (14 3/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" long; 2 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2069

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558914

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