Cape

c. 1937

Joseph L. Boyd

Associated Names
Joseph L. Boyd

Artist, American, c. 1907 - unknown

This is a drawing of a garment design. The image features an ornate cape-like garment with intricate patterns and embellishments. The garment is dark-colored with detailed designs such as beads, embroidery, floral and geometric patterns. The cape is symmetrical with a high collar and fringes at the bottom. Next to it is a smaller outlined version of the garment displaying the structure and pattern placement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.9 x 36 cm (16 1/2 x 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1265


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center in black ink: J.L. Boyd

Wikidata ID

Q64591211

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