Crewel Purse

c. 1939

Eleanor Alexander

Associated Names
Eleanor Alexander

Artist, American, 1902 - 1983

This is a photograph of a fabric with floral embroidery. The image features a rectangular piece of textile with a rounded bottom edge, set against a plain, neutral background. The fabric showcases an intricate pattern of flowers and leaves, predominantly in shades of red, pink, and green, set against a dark blue background. The embroidery appears elaborate, with careful attention to detail in the depiction of the botanical elements. The floral motifs are varied in type, with some flowers having prominent petals while others are more delicate. The arrangement suggests movement and flow, as the vines and stems intertwine and meander across the textile.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.1 x 36.1 cm (16 15/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" wide; 4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2172


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 107, no. 215.

Wikidata ID

Q64558191

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