Child's Bodice

c. 1940

Irene M. Burge

Associated Names
Irene M. Burge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a blue garment with wide, short sleeves that feature white lace with intricate floral patterns. The main color of the garment is blue, accompanied by the white details of the lace. The garment fills most of the center, with the sleeves extending out to the sides. Below the garment, on the right side, there is a small circular detail with text beneath it identifying it as a woven button made from needle and silk twist.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.7 x 35.6 cm (10 1/2 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" wide; 10" tall

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14240

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: I. Burge.'36.

Wikidata ID

Q64574902

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