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.
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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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