The image shows a fabric piece shaped like a pouch with elaborate embroidery. The main objects displayed are large floral patterns, including a pink rose and a yellow flower, surrounded by blue and green scrolling vines. The fabric displays vibrant colors such as reds, pinks, blues, greens, and yellows, arranged in horizontal bands of pattern. Positioned centrally in the rectangular picture, the embroidered piece occupies most of the space with the floral band prominently in the middle, while an intricately patterned red border frames the top and bottom. The name "Marion H. Gaskell" is written in the lower right corner of the image.
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The image shows a fabric piece shaped like a pouch with elaborate embroidery. The main objects displayed are large floral patterns, including a pink rose and a yellow flower, surrounded by blue and green scrolling vines. The fabric displays vibrant colors such as reds, pinks, blues, greens, and yellows, arranged in horizontal bands of pattern. Positioned centrally in the rectangular picture, the embroidered piece occupies most of the space with the floral band prominently in the middle, while an intricately patterned red border frames the top and bottom. The name "Marion H. Gaskell" is written in the lower right corner of the image.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beaded Bag

Marion Gaskill

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 35.8 x 28.9 cm (14 1/8 x 11 3/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2184
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Germantown
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: Marion H. Gaskill

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