Frontiersman Doll

c. 1937

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

The image shows a person from the front and back. The person is standing with their feet slightly apart. They have stylized facial features with a smooth complexion and a neutral expression. Their short black hair fits closely to their head. The person is wearing a fringed, brown outfit that looks like leather or hide, with a textured finish. In the back view, they have a blue, patterned bag across their shoulder, while in the front view, they have a pouch attached to their waist. The background is a plain, light beige color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.8 x 33.7 cm (18 7/16 x 13 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16722

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo. J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571420

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