Veil

c. 1939

Nancy Crimi and Marie Mitchell

Associated Names
Marie Mitchell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

The image shows a large, semi-circular lace fabric with an intricate pattern. The lace has a delicate border with scalloped edges, while the inside is filled with a repeating small floral or paisley-like design. The overall color palette is monochrome with shades of grey and black, giving the lace a subtle contrast. The lace is positioned centrally within the image against a plain background, with its straight edge at the top and the curved, scalloped edge at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.3 x 71 cm (19 13/16 x 27 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 26" long; 14 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2816

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64618113

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