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Doll in Costume

c. 1937

Gwyneth King

Associated Names

Gwyneth King

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a person wearing an elaborate costume with a pink dress featuring blue and white panels, bows, puffed sleeves, and an off-the-shoulder neckline. Their facial features show makeup, styled hair with flowers and ribbons, and they wear heeled shoes. In the top right corner, there is a sketched outline of a similar head with headdress details. The background is plain and neutral.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38 x 28 cm (14 15/16 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15481

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572834

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