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1935/1942

Jessie M. Benge

Associated Names

Jessie M. Benge

Artist, American, born England, 1881 - 1971

The image shows a bonnet with intricate floral patterns and ruffled edges. The color palette includes soft yellows, greys, and white. The bonnet is centrally positioned with the ruffled trim extending outward and slightly to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.7 x 22.8 cm (11 5/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1152

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: BENGE

Wikidata ID

Q64581713

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