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Pillow Slip or Case

1935/1942

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names

Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

A handkerchief with decorative embroidery is depicted. The handkerchief is white with a floral pattern that includes green leaves and pink flowers along its edges. The edge of the fabric is finished with a blue scalloped border. The handkerchief is placed near the center of the image, with its corners folded inwards.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.8 x 43.5 cm (14 1/2 x 17 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 13" wide; 14" long
Accession Number

1943.8.15001

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537924

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