Embroidered Linen Collar

1935/1942

Grace Halpin

Associated Names
Grace Halpin

Artist, American, 1909 - 1978

Two large sketches of lace fabric designs are depicted on a plain background. The upper sketch shows a collar design with floral patterns, while the lower sketch depicts a lace fabric corner with floral and leaf motifs bordered by a scalloped edge. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey and black against a beige canvas. The collar sketch is positioned near the top center, while the lace corner design is slightly lower and to the right. A small piece of tape or label is visible near the left edge.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 22.5 cm (11 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.148


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: G. Halpin.

Wikidata ID

Q64572692

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