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Bonnet

c. 1936

Jessie M. Benge

Associated Names

Jessie M. Benge

Artist, American, born England, 1881 - 1971

The image shows a delicately drawn bonnet with flowers and ribbons in soft hues of cream, yellow, and light green. The bonnet is centered on the page with the flowers at the top and the ribbons cascading down.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.9 x 22.9 cm (12 3/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.2584

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581735

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