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The image shows an intricately designed lace purse in a teardrop shape with elaborate patterns and decorative elements around the edges. The color palette is mainly dark brown with hints of gold and silver detailing. The purse has a handle made of interconnected circular parts and a long thin strap. Additional circular ornaments dangle from the lower part of the purse.
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The image shows an intricately designed lace purse in a teardrop shape with elaborate patterns and decorative elements around the edges. The color palette is mainly dark brown with hints of gold and silver detailing. The purse has a handle made of interconnected circular parts and a long thin strap. Additional circular ornaments dangle from the lower part of the purse.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beaded Handbag

Ray Price

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 42.5 x 33.8 cm (16 3/4 x 13 5/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2151
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New Orleans
  • American

NGA object ID 14360. 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.