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Shoulder Cape

c. 1936

Beverly Chichester

Associated Names

Beverly Chichester

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative garment design of a deep blue fabric with floral embroidery and black lace detailing. The main part is a shawl/scarf with cascading ruffles and colorful flower motifs. Below it is a matching accessory with blue fabric and floral embroidery. The style is traditional fashion illustration.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35 x 24.9 cm (13 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: back: 18" long; front: 38" long; lace: 4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.1275

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537579

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