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Boy's Suit

c. 1940

Dorothea Mierisch

Associated Names

Dorothea Mierisch

Artist, American, 1895 - 1977

The image shows a set of children's clothing - a red, short-sleeved top with button detailing and frilled edges paired with cream-colored, high-waisted pants. The color palette is red and white. The clothing is positioned centrally within the image, with the top on the upper half and the pants below, both displayed straight and facing forward.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 46.1 x 37.7 cm (18 1/8 x 14 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1679

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64541287

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