Purse

c. 1937

Ruth Buker

Associated Names
Ruth Buker

Artist, American, c. 1892 - 1964

The image shows a decorative purse with a floral beaded design, featuring purple flowers, green leaves, and red accents. The purse has a mesh-like texture, a metallic silver frame and handle, and vibrant colors against a neutral background. The handle arches gracefully from the top, with beaded fringes hanging from the bottom. The artist's signature, "Ruth Buker," is in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.2 cm (14 1/16 x 10 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2120

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ruth Buker

Wikidata ID

Q64630072

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