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The image displays a decorative pouch with symmetrical design, divided into two sections: one red and the other white, adorned with intricate embroidery and patterns. The color palette includes red, white, pink, gold, and hints of brown. The pouch is placed centrally, with red and white cords extending upwards to form loops. It includes a pink tassel at the bottom, with small matching decorative elements at the corners and center.
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The image displays a decorative pouch with symmetrical design, divided into two sections: one red and the other white, adorned with intricate embroidery and patterns. The color palette includes red, white, pink, gold, and hints of brown. The pouch is placed centrally, with red and white cords extending upwards to form loops. It includes a pink tassel at the bottom, with small matching decorative elements at the corners and center.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bag

Cornelius Christoffels

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.6 x 26.6 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.3084
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New York
  • American
Inscription

lower right in brown ink: C. Christoffels.

NGA object ID 15293. 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.