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The image depicts a decorative drawstring bag with an intricate pattern in shades of blue, gold, and black. The bag is suspended by a drawstring and has tassels on the lower edge. The background is light beige.
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The image depicts a decorative drawstring bag with an intricate pattern in shades of blue, gold, and black. The bag is suspended by a drawstring and has tassels on the lower edge. The background is light beige.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beaded Bag

Ralph Atkinson

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 43.5 x 34.9 cm (17 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2201
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Allegheny City
  • American
Inscription

lower right in brown ink: R E / Atkinson / 10/7/38

NGA object ID 14410. 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.