Child's Cape

1935/1942

Edna C. Rex

Associated Names
Edna Crenshaw Rex

Artist, American, 1893 - 1972

The image shows a detailed illustration of a cape as the main object. The cape has a scalloped edge with intricate embroidery along its opening, and it appears to be made of a light, soft fabric. The color palette consists mostly of muted blues and grays, with delicate hints of pastel tones accentuating the embroidered patterns. The cape is centered in the image, and on either side, there are faint sketches of floral motifs within rectangular outlines, serving as a subtle backdrop to the design of the garment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.7 x 34.9 cm (10 7/8 x 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1848


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FEDERAL ART PROJECT / WPA OF VA BY EDNA REX

Wikidata ID

Q64556825

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