Headdress

c. 1937

Nancy Crimi

Associated Names
Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

This is a drawing of a decorative bonnet. The illustration shows an intricately designed lace bonnet with a detailed pattern of interlocking loops and tassels. The bonnet's structure is highlighted with browns and blacks to give depth to the design. A smaller outline sketch next to the main image shows how the bonnet would look when worn. The line work emphasizes the lace material, displaying a complex mix of texture and shadow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.8 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1163

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: NANCY CRIMI

Wikidata ID

Q64618024

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