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Small Cravat

1935/1942

Dorothy M. Gerhard

Associated Names

Dorothy M. Gerhard

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a folded lace-edged fabric or textile in tones of light tan and beige. The lace is detailed with intricate patterns on the outer edges and the fabric is positioned vertically in the center of the image, with the lace detail extending downwards.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3323

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555938

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