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This is a drawing of a decorative necklace or ornamental item. The image displays a pair of ornate brown pouches or sections connected at the top by a leather or fabric band. Each section is decorated with beadwork or embroidery in symmetrical patterns, featuring small metallic beads forming geometric shapes and fringes at the bottom. The left section has a tassel hanging from the base. The drawing is highly detailed, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of the design. The item is set against a plain, off-white background, emphasizing its ornamental features.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Bag
William High
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- overall: 35.5 x 26.2 cm (14 x 10 5/16 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.2155
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- Hagerstown
- American
Inscription
lower center in black ink: H
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