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Beaded Handbag

c. 1938

Ray Price

Associated Names

Ray Price

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an intricately designed lace purse in a teardrop shape with elaborate patterns and decorative elements around the edges. The color palette is mainly dark brown with hints of gold and silver detailing. The purse has a handle made of interconnected circular parts and a long thin strap. Additional circular ornaments dangle from the lower part of the purse.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 42.5 x 33.8 cm (16 3/4 x 13 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2151

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64620096

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