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This is a drawing of two intricately designed bags. The image depicts two separate bags, each with its own unique color and design. The top bag displays a rich combination of purples and reds, with a floral motif in the center and is titled "Case A/Iroquois Bag." The lower bag has an earthy tone, with a more muted green and brown palette, featuring an abstract pattern, and is labeled "Bella Coola Dance Bag." Both bags are presented on a plain background with handwritten notes alongside them.
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This is a drawing of two intricately designed bags. The image depicts two separate bags, each with its own unique color and design. The top bag displays a rich combination of purples and reds, with a floral motif in the center and is titled "Case A/Iroquois Bag." The lower bag has an earthy tone, with a more muted green and brown palette, featuring an abstract pattern, and is labeled "Bella Coola Dance Bag." Both bags are presented on a plain background with handwritten notes alongside them.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beaded Bags

Margaret Knapp

Date
1935
Medium
graphite and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.3 x 22 cm (11 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.12090
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

upper right in graphite: M. KNAPP / Nov. 25 1935 / Eastern Woodland / Case 2E / woolen bag.; center right in graphite: M. KNAPP / Nov. 25 1935 / Eastern Woodland / Case 2-e / Beaded Bag.

NGA object ID 24183. 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.