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c. 1940

Alvin Shiren and Nancy Crimi

Associated Names

Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

Alvin Shiren

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a light-colored waistcoat with a floral pattern embroidered across its fabric. The color palette is light gray, cream, and hints of gold or beige. The waistcoat is centrally positioned in the image, with its front buttons and lapels clearly visible, angled slightly to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.5 x 29.5 cm (15 3/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1644

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534713

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