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A decorative pouch with intricate beadwork is displayed. The pouch features detailed floral patterns made of beads in colors such as blue, red, yellow, and white against a dark brown background. The color palette includes a mix of earthy tones and vibrant bead colors that contrast with the neutral background. The pouch is centrally positioned in the image, with the strap lying on top and bead fringes extending from its bottom edge.
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A decorative pouch with intricate beadwork is displayed. The pouch features detailed floral patterns made of beads in colors such as blue, red, yellow, and white against a dark brown background. The color palette includes a mix of earthy tones and vibrant bead colors that contrast with the neutral background. The pouch is centrally positioned in the image, with the strap lying on top and bead fringes extending from its bottom edge.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bag

John Thorsen

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 50.8 x 40.8 cm (20 x 16 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2149
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Chicago
  • American
Inscription

lower left in watercolor: JOHN W. THORSEN

NGA object ID 14358. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.