Shaker Straw Bonnet

c. 1937

Mona Brown

Associated Names
Mona Brown

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a bonnet with a textured straw-like material for the crown and a soft, gathered blue fabric for the brim and ties. The color palette is primarily beige and light blue. The bonnet's structured crown sits toward the upper portion, while the blue fabric drapes downward and ties dangle to the left side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.4 x 33.5 cm (17 7/8 x 13 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" skirt

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3938

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Monta Brown

Wikidata ID

Q64617953

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