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Afternoon Coat

c. 1938

Joseph L. Boyd

Associated Names

Joseph L. Boyd

Artist, American, c. 1907 - unknown

This is a drawing of a garment. The image shows a coat or robe with detailed lace or embroidery on the shoulders, midsection, and cuffs. It has long sleeves, a scarf-like collar, and fringes at the hem. The garment is made from dark fabric with lighter-colored detailing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 32.3 x 23.6 cm (12 11/16 x 9 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1391

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J. L. Boyd

Wikidata ID

Q64591230

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