Beaded Bags

1935

Margaret Knapp

Associated Names
Margaret Knapp

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of two intricately designed bags. The image depicts two separate bags, each with its own unique color and design. The top bag displays a rich combination of purples and reds, with a floral motif in the center and is titled "Case A/Iroquois Bag." The lower bag has an earthy tone, with a more muted green and brown palette, featuring an abstract pattern, and is labeled "Bella Coola Dance Bag." Both bags are presented on a plain background with handwritten notes alongside them.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 22 cm (11 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12090


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: M. KNAPP / Nov. 25 1935 / Eastern Woodland / Case 2E / woolen bag.; center right in graphite: M. KNAPP / Nov. 25 1935 / Eastern Woodland / Case 2-e / Beaded Bag.

Wikidata ID

Q64594986

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