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The image shows a wooden hand plane with a dark brown, weathered finish. A distinct angled blade is visible. The color palette includes muted earth tones such as brown, red, and gray. There is a small, pale off-white rectangle with unclear markings in the bottom left corner. The background is off-white or cream.

Index of American Design1943.8.13303

Bead Plane

Max Unger

1939 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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The image shows a group of figures sketched in an etching style. In the foreground to the left, there is a seated person. This person appears to be a woman with a headscarf or bonnet and long flowing hair. Opposite, on the right side, are several figures seated closely together. One figure holds a child on their lap, who is facing forward. Other figures can be seen in partial profiles, fading into the background. The figures' clothing is textured with fine lines but lacks detailed adornment. In the background, there is an architectural element resembling a window with a shutter or bars. The setting appears to be indoors, with no exterior elements visible. The scene conveys a quiet, intimate grouping within a shaded area.

Print1943.3.8530

Bead-Stringers

James McNeill Whistler

1879/1880 · etching and drypoint in dark brown on Asian laid paper

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This is a drawing of a domestic interior scene with figures engaged in various activities. The setting appears to be a small, enclosed space. The drawing is composed predominantly of intricate line work and hatching. In the center, a window with shuttered blinds is discernible, casting soft light into the room. Below the window, a group is gathered, with a central figure holding what could be a child. The lines are gestural and the forms are hinted rather than explicitly detailed, suggesting a moment frozen in casual intimacy. The overall tone of the drawing is warm and homey, despite the minimalistic and sketch-like execution.

Print2015.19.403

Bead-Stringers

James McNeill Whistler

1880 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper

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This is a painting of a decorative textile or pouch. The central focus of the image is a detailed and ornate beaded pouch, featuring intricate floral patterns and designs made of colorful beads. The beads form the shapes of leaves and flowers in shades of yellow, blue, pink, purple, and green, bordered by white beads against a darker background fabric. The structure of the pouch is outlined by a reddish-brown border. The painting showcases craftsmanship and attention to detail, in the style of folk art with a focus on traditional beadwork.

Index of American Design1943.8.2119

Beaded Bag

George E. Rhone

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a painting of a decorative pouch. The image features an intricately designed pouch with a drawstring at the top, rendered in watercolor. The upper part of the pouch has a smooth, satin-like texture with darker tones. Below the drawstring, the pouch is adorned with a detailed pastoral scene made up of small beads or pixels. The scene depicts greenery and two figures in a natural setting, possibly under a tree with a field and clouds in the background. The bottom border of the pouch is decorated with blue flowers on a reddish-brown background. The artwork is signed by C. Chipieskoffels.

Index of American Design1943.8.2133

Beaded Bag

Cornelius Christoffels

1935/1942 · watercolor and colored pencil on paper

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This is a painting of a bag with a landscape scene. The artwork depicts a bag with a drawstring closure and beadwork. The central design features a landscape with trees, foliage, and a grazing cow. There is an architectural element in the greenery. The bottom of the bag displays floral patterns. The artwork shows fine detailing and a blend of artistry and craftsmanship in the traditional 19th-century European design style.

Index of American Design1943.8.2134

Beaded Bag

Cornelius Christoffels

1935/1942 · watercolor and colored pencil on paper

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This is a painting of a decorative beaded pouch with colorful houses and trees. The pouch is designed with intricate beadwork featuring a scenic image of houses, each with distinct roofs in shades of red, blue, green, and yellow. The scene includes trees with green canopies and a central church-like structure with a pink steeple. A pattern of smaller beads creates a decorative border at the top of the pouch. The fabric at the top of the pouch is slightly frayed. The pouch itself is a representation of a miniature landscape.

Index of American Design1943.8.2161

Beaded Bag

James McLellan

c. 1936 · watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a black drawstring bag with a blue floral pattern and a fringe at the base, set against an off-white background.

Index of American Design1943.8.2162

Beaded Bag

James McLellan

c. 1936 · watercolor and gouache on paperboard

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The image shows a drawstring bag with a pinkish-red gathered top and a colorful floral and landscape pattern. The color palette includes pink, red, blue, green, and yellow on a light background. The bag's drawstrings extend outward, with the floral pattern covering the main body of the bag.

Index of American Design1943.8.2166

Beaded Bag

Dolores A. Haupt

c. 1941 · watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paperboard

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This is a painting of a drawstring pouch with a landscape scene. The pouch features a rural setting with a winding path leading through greenery towards small houses with red roofs, surrounded by trees and hills. A large tree stands near the center. The top section of the pouch has a decorative pattern, while the bottom is fringed with blue strands. The drawstring is an earthy cord. The style resembles folk or naive art, known for its simplistic forms and vibrant colors.

Index of American Design1943.8.2171

Beaded Bag

Lucille Lacoursiere

c. 1939 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

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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.

Index of American Design1943.8.2184

Beaded Bag

Marion Gaskill

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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Index of American Design1943.8.2199

Beaded Bag

Ralph Atkinson

c. 1938 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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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.

Index of American Design1943.8.2201

Beaded Bag

Ralph Atkinson

1938 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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This is a painting of a decorative bag with floral designs. The image features a delicate bag with intricate beadwork, displaying colorful floral patterns with shades of pink, blue, orange, and green set against a muted background. The upper edge of the bag has a soft fabric lining, with a small floral print pattern. At the bottom of the bag, there are hanging fringes. The signature at the bottom of the image indicates the style of Robert Stewart Jr.

Index of American Design1943.8.2202

Beaded Bag

Robert Stewart

c. 1940 · watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paperboard

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The image features a decorative bag with a floral design as its main feature. The color palette includes shades of red, green, blue, and hints of purple on a muted background. The floral pattern includes large red flowers in the center, with smaller flowers and leaves surrounding them.

Index of American Design1943.8.2203

Beaded Bag

Byron Dingman

c. 1939 · gouache and graphite on paper

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The image shows a drawstring bag with a decorative scene. The bag features a blue house with a red roof, trees, and a blue and yellow building against a landscape background with green grass and a blue sky. The bag is primarily colored in shades of green, blue, and red, and has dark green drawstrings on each side.

Index of American Design1943.8.3173

Beaded Bag

Frank C. Barks

c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a beaded decorative piece with a scalloped edge and floral patterns in shades of blue, purple, and green on a neutral background. It is centered on a plain beige background with text in the upper right corner. The piece has a symmetrical floral design and a hanging loop at the top.

Index of American Design1943.8.12101

Beaded Bag

Margaret Knapp

c. 1935 · graphite and colored pencil on paper

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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.

Index of American Design1943.8.12090

Beaded Bags

Margaret Knapp

1935 · graphite and colored pencil on paper

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The image shows a small beaded purse or bag with a woven design featuring a floral pattern in the center and a fringe of beads at the bottom. The upper part is pink transitioning to brown around the center, with red ribbon-like straps extending upward. The bag has a color palette of pink, red, brown, and silver-gray for the beaded embellishments. It is positioned centrally on a neutral background, oriented vertically.

Index of American Design1943.8.2128

Beaded Coin Purse

Cornelius Christoffels

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image depicts a decorative object with a central embroidered area featuring a bird among foliage. The surrounding border is intricate with loops and metallic threading. The color palette includes earthy tones with greens, browns, and metallics. The object is positioned centrally on a plain background, slightly offset towards the right side.

Index of American Design1943.8.2207

Beaded Cushion

Florence Truelson

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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The image shows an intricately designed lace purse in a teardrop shape with elaborate patterns and decorative elements around the edges. The color palette is mainly dark brown with hints of gold and silver detailing. The purse has a handle made of interconnected circular parts and a long thin strap. Additional circular ornaments dangle from the lower part of the purse.

Index of American Design1943.8.2151

Beaded Handbag

Ray Price

c. 1938 · watercolor and pen and ink on paper

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The image displays a decorated bag with a bright yellow top and a drawstring closure. The middle section features a patterned design with turquoise triangles, green leaves, and floral motifs. The lower part of the bag displays various colors like red, pink, and green, depicting an array of flowers. The overall color palette includes shades of bright yellow, blue, green, and various hues from the floral design. The bag is positioned in the center of the image against a neutral background.

Index of American Design1943.8.2878

Beaded Handbag

Ferdinand Badin

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

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This is a painting of a circular embroidered patch with floral motifs and fringe on a neutral background. The circle contains an intricate design of floral elements with detailed blossoms and foliage. The background is a muted green color, and the outer edge of the circle is adorned with a fine fringe of threads or tassels.

Index of American Design1943.8.158

Beaded Lamp Mat

Raymond Manupelli

1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a white cloth covering a colorful, intricately patterned object. The patterns on the object include geometric shapes in colors like blue, green, red, and yellow. The background is plain and neutral.

Index of American Design1943.8.12074

Beaded Moccasin

Melita Hofmann

1935/1942 · graphite and colored pencil on paper

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