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Bonnet

c. 1940

Lillian Causey

Associated Names

Lillian Causey

Artist, American, 1889 - 1949

The image depicts a large bonnet with a cylindrical brim made of a dark, woven material, and a gathered cloth hanging at the back. The color palette is composed of muted tones, including shades of brown, gray, and cream. The bonnet is centered in the image against a plain, light background, shown in a side view with the brim opening towards the left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 44 x 35.2 cm (17 5/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1070

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Lillian Causey

Wikidata ID

Q64593123

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