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Carpet Bag

1938

J.J. O'Neill

Associated Names

J.J. O'Neill

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large handbag with a letter 'B' at its center. The handbag is purple with dark green and black patterns, a golden clasp at the top, and a dark handle. The handbag is on a light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 39 x 50.1 cm (15 3/8 x 19 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11" high; 13 1/2" long; 3 7/8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.9243

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J.J. O'Neill

Wikidata ID

Q64579221

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