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Baby's Bonnet

c. 1937

Edith Towner

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Edith Towner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative cap. The image depicts a cap decorated with intricate embroidery patterns, consisting of various symmetric motifs and floral designs. The cap is placed against a plain background. The embroidery features small, circular patterns and elegant, flowing lines reminiscent of botanical elements. The cap's body has a series of fine lines suggesting gentle folds or seams.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and watercolor on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 28 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1038

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edith Towner

Wikidata ID

Q64556624

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