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Lady's Cap

c. 1937

Edna C. Rex

Associated Names

Edna Crenshaw Rex

Artist, American, 1893 - 1972

The image shows an intricate textile piece with soft ruffles and floral patterns. The color palette includes shades of beige, cream, and light blue. Ruffles cascade down the left side, while floral patterns are on the right side. A smaller matching piece is at the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.2 x 23 cm (11 1/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1176

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Federal Art Project W.P.A. of Va. / By Edna Rex

Wikidata ID

Q64556809

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