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The image depicts an intricately detailed object, possibly jewelry or a decorative tool. It includes ornate foliage and floral designs, a large ring, and a chain terminating in a small loop and a straight pin. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily shades of gray and black against a lighter beige background. The object is positioned in the center of the image, with the decorative portion extending upward and the chain dangling downward, the pin nearly reaching the bottom of the frame.
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The image depicts an intricately detailed object, possibly jewelry or a decorative tool. It includes ornate foliage and floral designs, a large ring, and a chain terminating in a small loop and a straight pin. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily shades of gray and black against a lighter beige background. The object is positioned in the center of the image, with the decorative portion extending upward and the chain dangling downward, the pin nearly reaching the bottom of the frame.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bouquet Holder

Samuel O. Klein

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.2 x 22.8 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2287
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Samuel.O.Klein

NGA object ID 14496. 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.