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Shaker Cape

1935/1942

Francis Bruner

Associated Names

Frances Bruner

Artist, American, 1902 - 1989

This is a painting of two hooded cloaks. The artwork displays two long capes with hoods. The cape on the left features a gathered design at the neckline, while the cloak on the right is tied at the neck with a bow. Both capes are rendered in muted, earthy tones on a pale background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.9 x 39 cm (14 1/8 x 15 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3939

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Francic Ditto Bruner; lower right in watercolor: Frances Ditto Bruner

Wikidata ID

Q64562534

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