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There are two beaded objects displayed, one larger with a pear-like shape and the other smaller and more cylindrical. The color palette consists of brown, red, blue, and green hues in intricate patterns. The larger object is positioned at the bottom right and features tassel-like extensions at its base. The smaller, cylindrical object is attached to the larger one on the top left side, both joined by a thin cylindrical neck.
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There are two beaded objects displayed, one larger with a pear-like shape and the other smaller and more cylindrical. The color palette consists of brown, red, blue, and green hues in intricate patterns. The larger object is positioned at the bottom right and features tassel-like extensions at its base. The smaller, cylindrical object is attached to the larger one on the top left side, both joined by a thin cylindrical neck.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beaded Purse

Stella Mosher

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
overall: 26.8 x 21.2 cm (10 9/16 x 8 3/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2158
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Anne Arundel Co.
  • American

NGA object ID 14367. 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.