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Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Carpet Bag

1935/1942

Florence Earl

Associated Names

Florence Earl

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular object with a rounded top, resembling a handbag with a floral pattern. The flowers are in red, pink, purple, and green against a deep blue background. The handle is at the top center. The object is centrally placed against a light-colored backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.8 x 23 cm (12 1/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 17 3/4" high; 13 3/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.2188

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FLORENCE EARL.

Wikidata ID

Q64561707

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